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Easy Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

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These Easy Coffee Cake Muffins combine a moist, tender crumb with a delightfully crumbly cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, these muffins bake up golden and flavorful with a balanced sweetness and a hint of vanilla.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (cold and cubed)

Instructions

  1. Preparation Steps: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 0.75 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until thoroughly combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted 0.5 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the muffins remain tender.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full for proper rising.
  6. Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine 0.5 cup light brown sugar, 0.33 cup flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons cold cubed unsalted butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until crumbly and evenly mixed.
  7. Add Topping: Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over each muffin cup, covering the batter surface.
  8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  9. Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • Cold butter in the streusel helps create a crumbly texture.
  • You can store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Optionally warm muffins slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
  • Use paper liners to avoid muffin sticking to the pan and for easy cleanup.

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