Samantha why make this recipe
Coffee Cake Muffins are quick, warm, and soft. They give you the sweet crumb topping and muffin shape in one bite. You can make them for breakfast, snacks, or a simple dessert. They need common ingredients and little time.
introduction
This recipe makes tasty muffins with a cinnamon streusel on top. The steps are easy and the result is a soft cake-like muffin. If you want another quick breakfast idea, try the simple 3-ingredient almond flour pancakes for a fast, low-effort option.
how to make Coffee Cake Muffins
Ingredients :
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
Directions :
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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.
Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top of the muffin batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
how to serve Coffee Cake Muffins
Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins pair well with coffee, tea, or milk. For a fuller breakfast plate, serve with fresh fruit or the easy three-ingredient banana pancakes.
how to store Coffee Cake Muffins
Let muffins cool fully before storing. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in a low oven.
tips to make Coffee Cake Muffins
- Do not overmix the batter; stop when dry streaks disappear.
- Use cold butter for the streusel so it makes coarse crumbs.
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full for a good rise.
- Check muffins at 18 minutes; ovens vary.
variation (if any)
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to the streusel for crunch.
- Mix 1/2 cup blueberries or chocolate chips into the batter for a twist.
- Swap cinnamon for nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for a different flavor.
FAQs
Q: Can I use low-fat milk or a milk substitute?
A: Yes. Low-fat milk or a milk alternative like almond milk works fine. The muffins may be a bit less rich.
Q: Can I make the batter ahead?
A: You can mix the dry and wet parts separately and combine before baking. Fully mixed batter is best baked soon after mixing.
Q: How do I know when muffins are done?
A: A toothpick in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
Q: Can I skip the streusel?
A: Yes. The muffins will still be good without streusel. You can also sprinkle coarse sugar on top for crunch.
Conclusion
These Coffee Cake Muffins give you a simple and sweet treat with a crunchy streusel top. For a similar crumb-topped muffin idea, see Crumb Cake Muffins from Sally’s Baking, and for another crumble-topped version, check Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins with Crumble Topping from The First Year.
Coffee Cake Muffins
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 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.
- Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top of the muffin batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
