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Coffee Cake Muffins

Coffee Cake Muffins with Crumbly Streusel Bliss

Delicious coffee cake muffins with a crumbly streusel topping, ideal for breakfast or snacks.
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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: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and a light, tender crumb
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the muffins
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Adds richness and moisture
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warmth and sweetness
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Contributes moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Bind the ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Rounds out the flavors
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides the base for streusel
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed) Adds caramel-like sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and cut into pieces) Creates coarse crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances streusel flavor

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • Fork
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, melt butter and mix in milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  6. Spoon muffin batter into prepared muffin cups about two-thirds full.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each muffin.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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