HAZELNUT CAKE SQUARES

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When one of my daughters is asked to bring a dish to a church function, a birthday party or any special occasion, they ask me for this recipe. It is so easy to prepare because it starts with a cake mix. It doesn't need icing, so it is great for bake sales, too. -Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup Nutella
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup brickle toffee bits, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, Nutella and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips, hazelnuts and, if desired, toffee bits. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.