Chocolate-Strawberry Cupcakes

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For the cupcakes:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

3/4 cup whole milk

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup strawberry preserves or jelly

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

For the strawberries and frosting:

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

12 medium strawberries

2 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped

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

2 pinches salt

2 cups confectioners¿ sugar

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons whole milk