Candy Bar Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   In a small bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, coffee, egg and vanilla until smooth.
4. 4
   Alternately whisk in flour mixture and buttermilk, making three additions of flour mixture and two of buttermilk, beating until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in chopped candy bars.
6. 6
   Scoop batter into a muffin pan, lined with paper liners.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated oven for 22 to 27 minutes or until tops of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched.
8. 8
   Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pan and let cool completely on rack.
10. 10
    Top cooled cupcakes with frosting.
11. 11
    Variaton: Substitute 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole candy-coated chocolate pieces, such as M&Ms or Smarties, for the chopped candy bars.