Description
Delight in these moist and tender Coffee Cake Muffins featuring a cinnamon streusel topping and an optional sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting dessert, these muffins combine the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla with a crumbly, buttery streusel that adds a delightful texture. Easy to prepare and bake, they’re a classic American treat that’s sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
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For the Muffin Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use a fork or pastry cutter to cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set this streusel aside while you prepare the batter.
- Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Streusel: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin batter portion to create that signature crumb topping.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Once done, let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make and Add the Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (start with 1 teaspoon and add more if needed), and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled muffins for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- These muffins freeze very well; however, skip glazing before freezing and add the glaze after thawing for the best texture and taste.
- For additional flavor and texture, try stirring in chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips into the muffin batter before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
