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The Ultimate Coffee Cake Muffins: A Buttery, Cinnamon-Streusel Delight
Allison Bryant

Ultimate Coffee Cake Muffins

These coffee cake muffins offer the perfect blend of a tender, moist crumb and a generous, crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. Designed for portion-controlled perfection, they make a comforting breakfast or a sophisticated weekend treat. By balancing moisture-rich ingredients with dual-leavening agents, these bakery-style muffins achieve an airy interior and a golden, craggy top that is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Muffin Batter: 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the streusel by combining flour, sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until it reaches a coarse, sandy consistency; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  7. Generously pile the streusel topping over each muffin without pressing it down.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Freeze muffins individually wrapped for up to one month.
Reheat for 15-20 seconds in the microwave to restore fresh warmth.
Do not press the streusel down, as the rise of the muffin will naturally secure it.