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Coffee Cake Muffins

Irresistibly Soft Coffee Cake Muffins for Cozy Mornings

These Coffee Cake Muffins combine irresistible flavors and a crunchy streusel topping, making them a comforting treat for any cozy morning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour forms the base of our muffins
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder provides lift
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon infuses warmth
  • ½ cup whole milk can be substituted
  • 2 large eggs bind ingredients
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour gives structure
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed for sweetness
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon complements muffins

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Carefully combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. For the streusel, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then add cold butter until crumbly.
  6. Fill each muffin cup with batter about ⅔ full.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the muffin batter.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow cooling for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter and measure flour correctly. Customize toppings as desired.

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