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Freshly baked coffee cake muffins with crumbly topping and rich flavor

Coffee Cake Muffins

Deliciously moist and fluffy coffee cake muffins topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for breakfast or coffee breaks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the 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.
  5. In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by mixing the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add in the cold butter pieces and mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until you have coarse crumbs.
  6. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top of the muffin batter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed warm. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to three months. Consider adding fruits or nuts for variations.