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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners, I used orange to really bring out the Reese's Pieces theme!
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2. In a medium bowl, combine cocoa flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
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3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, cherry jam and vanilla beans.
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4. Pour half the dry ingredients into the wet and stir. Then add the rest of the dry ingredients and stir again. Don't over mix.
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5. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Let cool.
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6. Buttercream: Beat butter. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon milk. Add in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and then alternate between adding more milk and more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
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7. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with Ghiradelli squares and Torani Chocolate Sauce.