Description
These Coffee Cake Muffins are soft, moist, and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel crumble. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack, they deliver the cozy flavor of classic coffee cake in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Optional Glaze:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tsp milk
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1 Prepare the Streusel
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon
Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly
Set aside
2 Mix the Muffin Batter
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder
In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined (do not overmix)
3 Assemble the Muffins
Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full
Sprinkle streusel topping generously over each muffin
4 Bake and Cool
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
5 Add Glaze (Optional)
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth
Drizzle over cooled muffins
Notes
For extra cinnamon flavor, add 1/2 tsp cinnamon to the muffin batter
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Muffins can be frozen and reheated for a quick breakfast
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Coffee Cake Muffins, Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, Easy Breakfast Muffin Recipe, Homemade Coffee Cake Muffins