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Coffee Cake Muffins

Irresistibly Fluffy Coffee Cake Muffins for Your Mornings

These Coffee Cake Muffins feature a delightful cinnamon-spiced batter and a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure and a light, tender crumb.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the muffins, ensuring a soft texture.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted) Adds richness and moisture.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Acts as the leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Delivers warm, spicy sweetness.
  • 1 cup whole milk Adds moisture; can be substituted.
  • 2 large eggs Binds the ingredients and adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar Provides caramel-like sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup cold butter Works into dry ingredients for a crumbly texture.
  • 1/3 cup additional flour Ensures perfect crumbly consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, 1 cup of whole milk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Cut in 3 tablespoons of cold butter until crumbly.
  6. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each one about ⅔ full.
  7. Sprinkle a generous amount of the streusel topping over each muffin.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking for doneness at 18 minutes.
  9. Cool the muffins in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a special occasion, consider pairing them with a Cinnamon Roll Cake for an impressive brunch setup.

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