Spice Cupcakes With Mocha Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in the coffee, butter and vanilla until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with coffee beans and candies if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spice-cupcakes-with-mocha-frosting/ (may not work)