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Freshly baked coffee cake muffins with a crumbly topping

Coffee Cake Muffins

Delightful muffins that bring the comforting flavors of coffee cake into a handheld form, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Streusel Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by mixing the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Add in the cold butter pieces and mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until you have coarse crumbs.
Baking
  1. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top of the muffin batter.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  4. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve muffins warm or at room temperature. They pair beautifully with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container. They can last at room temperature for up to three days or be frozen for up to three months.