Triple Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Ingredients: 
For the cupcakes: 

• 3 tablespoons coconut OR canola oil 
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 
• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, not packed 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 cup full fat sour cream 
• 1/2 cup hot coffee OR hot water

For the Nutella Buttercream: 

• 1 stick unsalted butter, very soft 
• 3 cups confectioners sugar 
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 3 tablespoons Nutella 
• 2 tablespoons whole milk or half and half 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

For the chocolate glaze: 

• 1 and 1/4 cups bittersweet chocolate chips 
• 3/4 cup heavy cream 
• 18 Ferrero Rocher candies (optional)

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