Triple Chocolate Basketball 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 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

3/4 cup whole milk

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Frosting and Topping:

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature

Pinch of salt

11/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons whole milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

8 ounces white chocolate, chopped

2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

1/2 teaspoon orange gel food coloring