Description

Coffee cake muffins are the perfect blend of classic coffee cake flavors and convenient muffin form. These soft, fluffy treats are topped with a delightful crumbly streusel, making them an ideal addition to breakfast or brunch. The warm aroma of cinnamon will fill your kitchen, tempting everyone to enjoy these delicious muffins any time of day. Simple to prepare with everyday ingredients, they quickly become a family favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
¾ cup milk (whole or plant-based)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
Pour batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full and sprinkle topping generously over each muffin.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
Allow muffins to cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 225
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For added flavor and texture, consider incorporating chocolate chips or fresh berries into the batter. For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.