Tall, Dark, and Handsome Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup hazelnut liquor (recommended: Frangelico)
• 1 cup cocoa powder (recommended: Valrhona)
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whole hazelnuts
• 1/3 cup hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons hazelnut liquor (recommended: Frangelico)
• 1/2 cup flour, for coating
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, optional