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Nutella is magical—it’s creamy, chocolatey, and brimming with irresistible hazelnut flavor. These Heavenly Hazelnut Dream Cake Pops capture all that Nutella deliciousness in a bite-sized, party-perfect treat. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to impress even the most discerning sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe)
- 1 cup prepared chocolate frosting
- ½ cup Nutella (plus extra for drizzling, if desired)
- 8–12 ounces of chocolate candy melts (or chocolate chips)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (if using chocolate chips)
- Cake pop sticks or sturdy lollipop sticks
Instructions
Begin by baking the chocolate cake. Follow the instructions on your cake mix box, or use your go-to homemade chocolate cake recipe. Once baked, allow it to cool completely. This step is crucial: if the cake is still warm, the mixture will get sticky and hard to handle.
Once the cake is cool, crumble it into a large mixing bowl, breaking it up into fine crumbs. Next, stir in the frosting and Nutella. Start with a light hand—add just enough to bind the cake crumbs so they hold shape when pressed together. You may not need all of the frosting, so add it slowly until your mixture reaches a dough-like consistency.
Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pop them into the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up. This helps the pops stay intact when dipped.
Meanwhile, melt your chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each round, until smooth and glossy.
Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate, then gently insert it into each chilled cake ball—this acts like glue and keeps the stick in place. Once all the pops are prepped, dip each cake pop into the chocolate until fully coated. Gently tap off any excess and place them upright in a styrofoam block or a cake pop stand to set. If you’d like an extra flourish of Nutella, drizzle a little warmed Nutella over the top before the chocolate sets.
Let your Nutella-infused pops cool completely, then enjoy right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
These cake pops are a delight for Nutella enthusiasts, kids, and grown-ups who crave a rich, chocolate-hazelnut treat. You can adjust the sweetness by using less frosting, or try swapping the basic chocolate blend for dark chocolate or vanilla cake if you prefer a different flavor balance. If you’re looking to ease up on sugar, consider using a low-sugar chocolate frosting or a reduced-sugar cake mix. However you make them, these Heavenly Hazelnut Dream Cake Pops are bound to bring a little joy to every sweet moment—and they’re a snap to share! Bon appétit!
