Coffee Cake Muffins
Coffee Cake Muffins
Yields: 6 muffins
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Muffins
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
* Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with butter and flour.
* Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use a fork or your fingers to cut in the softened butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set this aside.
* Mix the dry ingredients for the muffins: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
* Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
* Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until a batter forms; do not overmix. A few lumps are okay.
* Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
* Add the streusel: Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping generously over the batter in each muffin cup. Gently press the topping into the batter so it sticks.
* Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
* Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious homemade coffee cake muffins!
Coffee cake muffins are a delightful treat that combine the moist texture of muffins with the rich flavor of classic coffee cake cinnamon streusel topping. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, pairing wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea. The key to making perfect coffee cake muffins is to avoid overmixing the batter. When combining the wet and dry ingredients, stir just until the mixture comes together, leaving a few lumps to keep the muffins tender. Overmixing can make the muffins dense and tough. The cinnamon streusel topping adds a flavorful, crunchy layer that contrasts beautifully with the soft muffin below. This is made by cutting butter into a mixture of brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until coarse crumbs form. Using softened butter rather than melted butter preserves the crumbly texture of the topping. You can customize this recipe by adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the streusel for additional texture and nutty flavor. Alternatively, folding in fresh or dried fruit such as blueberries, cranberries, or chopped apples into the batter enhances the muffins with a burst of natural sweetness. When baking, test for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin—if it comes out clean, the muffins are ready. Allowing the muffins to cool in the tin before transferring them to a rack prevents them from breaking apart. For storage, keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. They can also be frozen and reheated for convenient future snacks. By mastering this coffee cake muffin recipe, you’ll enjoy a classic bakery-style treat made fresh at home, customizable to your taste preferences and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
