Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

Perfect Bite-Size Treat

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 40m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 1h 50m
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

183
Calories
8.3g
Fat
25.9g
Carbohydrates
2.5g
Protein
2mg
Cholesterol
113mg
Sodium
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

Recipe Description

These Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls are a must-try for any chocolate lover this Valentine’s Day. Bite-sized cake balls made of crumbled chocolate cake mixed with chocolate hazelnut spread and chopped hazelnuts, and dipped in dark chocolate. Yes, you need only four ingredients!

The process is not very difficult. You will just need to bake and cool a cake ahead of time, then crumble and mix it with a nut spread. To make rolling cake balls easier, I use food-safe gloves. They keep my hands clean and speed up the process. Once you learn how to make these easy cake balls, you will always have an excellent solution for make-ahead sweets. Enjoy!

To make the Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Crumble cake

    5 min
    Step 1 - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

    In a large bowl, use your hand to crumble the chocolate cake into fine crumbs.

  2. 2

    Add spread and nuts

    2 min
    Step 2 - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake BallsStep 2 - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

    Add ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread and ½ cup chopped hazelnuts to cake crumbs. Mix with your hands until combined. If the mixture is too dry, add some more chocolate hazelnut spread.

  3. 3

    Form cake balls

    1h
    Step 3 - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

    Form the cake mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and roll them between hands to make them round. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Melt chocolate

    5 min
    Step 4 - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

    After the balls are chilled, melt 8 ounces dark chocolate over a double boiler.

  5. 5

    Dip cake balls

    20 min
    Step 5 - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

    Using a fork, dip cake balls into the chocolate one at a time, shake off any excess. Place coated cake balls back on the baking sheet. Leave to dry and harden.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with chocolate and top with nuts

    20 min
    Step 6 - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

    Re-warm the chocolate coating if necessary. Drizzle the cake balls with chocolate and top with chopped hazelnuts. Refrigerate until set for about 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls

    Serve or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Skip the box of chocolate and impress your sweetheart with these hand-crafted Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Balls instead! They are so delicious that it is hard to eat just one.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Nate
June 4, 2025
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Awesome

Xander
March 28, 2025
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Amazing! Made these with my wife for a special date night and they were a hit. So easy and delicious—I can't wait to make them again!

Gina Smith
January 13, 2025
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Superb recipe! My kids loved making and eating these cake balls together.

Nate
March 21, 2024
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Super easy recipe. My kids loved helping me make these cake balls for our Valentine's Day party. The chocolate hazelnut flavor was a big hit

Mark
February 16, 2024
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Wow! Made these for my wife this Valentine's Day and she couldn't stop raving about them! So simple, yet so delicious. The combination of chocolate and hazelnuts is fantastic. Definitely a new favorite in our house!

Paola Martinez
October 1, 2023
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¡Increíble! Hice estos bolitas de pastel de chocolate para el cumple de mi marido. Todos quedaron impresionados y no sobró ni una. Usé guantes como sugeriste, y fue súper fácil. Ya tengo plan para hacerlos otra vez.¡Me encantan!

Nancy
August 12, 2023
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Simply delicious treat!

Ivy
August 6, 2023
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Yummy! I made these cake balls for our anniversary, and they were a hit! So simple, yet indulgent—perfect for a sweet treat together.

Liam Johnson
July 16, 2023
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Superb cake balls

Iris
May 11, 2023
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These cake balls are to die for! Made 'em for gal pals, huge hit!

IceMan
March 18, 2023
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Super easy joy. Made these for a friend's birthday, and everyone loved them. The blend of chocolate and hazelnuts is heavenly. I used gloves too, which made the rolling much easier. Now I can't get enough of them.

Ava
October 9, 2022
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Made these for my kids, absolutely divine! They loved helping roll the balls and getting messy. Perfect treat for family movie night. Will make again.

Sophie87
August 20, 2022
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So easy, delicious! Made these for a friend's party, everyone loves them. Will definitely make again for sure.

Xavier Thompson
June 7, 2021
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These cake balls are super easy and delish. Perfect for parties.

Xara
February 24, 2021
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Chocolatey, hazelnut delight!

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