Chocolate-Orange Pinecone Cupcakes

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For the Cupcakes:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

For the Frosting:

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

3 cups confectioners' sugar

3 tablespoons whole milk

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 1/2 cups chocolate cereal squares (such as Chocolate Toast Crunch)