In a large bowl, cream together:

• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup sugar

Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Mix in 1 tsp vanilla.

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with 1/2 cup milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.

Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).

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Step 3: Assemble Cupcakes

1. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
2. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
3. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Spoon out a small portion of the top middle of the cupcake and add apple pie filling.

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Step 4: Make the Crumble Topping

1. • 1/2 cup flour
   • 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
   • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
   • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
2. Cut in 4 tbsp cold diced butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture looks crumbly.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Let cool and crumble into small pieces.

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Step 5: Make the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

1. • 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
   • 1/2 cup butter (softened)Beat together until smooth and fluffy
2. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, mixing well.
3. Beat in 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tbsp cinnamon.

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Step 6: Decorate

1. Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
2. Top with extra apple pie filling.
3. Sprinkle with crumble topping.