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Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Coffee Cake Muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. They are moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel. The optional glaze adds an extra touch of sweetness. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!


Ingredients

For the Muffins:

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Streusel Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

For the Glaze (optional):

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare muffin tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, make the streusel topping. Set aside.

  3. Whisk together dry ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients, then combine with dry ingredients.

  5. Fill muffin cups and sprinkle with streusel topping.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes.
  7. Cool before adding optional glaze.


Notes

  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
  • Add nuts for extra crunch.
  • Muffins freeze well.