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Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Muffins

Close-up of a perfectly baked coffee cake muffin with a generous crumbly streusel topping.
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Enjoy tall, domed coffee cake muffins with a generous cinnamon streusel topping. These muffins are perfect for brunch, holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day, or can be made ahead and frozen for quick weekday breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • For the Muffins:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Muffin Batter: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Assemble the Muffins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter in each muffin cup.
  9. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.
  10. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Optional Glaze: While the muffins cool, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled muffins.

Notes

  • For best results and tall domes, ensure your oven is preheated accurately and avoid overfilling the muffin cups.
  • You can bake these muffins at 400°F (200°C) for the first 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) for the remaining baking time to encourage a good rise.
  • These muffins freeze well. Once completely cooled, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a microwave or toaster oven.
  • Adjust the amount of streusel topping to your preference.

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