Coffee Cake Muffins
These Coffee Cake Muffins are super yummy bakery style muffins with layers of cinnamon streusel baked right in! They taste just like your favorite coffee cake but in convenient muffin form.
With a buttery crumble topping, sweet cinnamon sugar layer, these moist coffee cake muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee. Or just eating 2 or 3 when no one is looking! LOL!
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I love making this recipe. They really are the best coffee cake muffins! They give you all that delicious coffee cake flavor without having to make a whole cake. The streusel topping gets nice and crunchy, and there’s even a layer of it baked into the center of the muffin! They’re so much easier than traditional coffee cake but just as tasty.
These muffins are great for busy mornings because you can make them ahead and grab one on your way out the door. The sour cream keeps them super moist, and the cinnamon sugar mixture is absolutely irresistible! This is a delicious muffin recipe you’ll fall in love with! It’s one of my personal favorites! Sorry to use all the exclamation marks, but this is seriously one of the best coffee cake recipes you’ll ever eat, even if it is in muffin form, LOL!
What you’ll love about these
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins:
Recipe Ingredients:
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this this easy quick muffins recipe:
- For the Streusel Topping:
- All-purpose flour
- Packed light brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter
- For the Muffins:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Large eggs
- Sour cream
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
Ingredient Notes:
- Sour Cream: This is what makes the muffins so moist and tender. Don’t skip it!
- Butter: Use unsalted butter so you can control the salt level. Make sure to melt it and let it cool slightly.
- Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar works best for the streusel, though dark brown sugar will give a deeper molasses flavor based on personal preference.
How to Make Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe Step-by-Step:
Check out the quick visual guides below. For full instructions and ingredients, see the printable recipe card at the end.
Step 1: Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners or grease well to make a prepared muffin tin.
Step 2: Make streusel topping by combining flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Add melted butter and stir with fork until crumbly. This butter mixture should be crumbly. Set aside and make sure you have enough streusel for both layers.
Step 3: In large mixing bowl (or use a stand mixer), whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 4: In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 5: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix the muffin batter.
Step 6: Divide half the batter evenly among muffin cups in the muffin pan. Sprinkle half the streusel topping over batter in each cup.
Step 7: Add the rest of the batter over the streusel layer, then sprinkle remaining streusel topping over the top of the muffin for each one.
Step 8: Bake 18-21 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 9: Let cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Optional Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with a little heavy cream, or whole milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
PRO TIP:
Don’t overmix the batter! Stir just until the flour disappears. Over mixing makes tough, dense muffins.
Storage and Reheating:
Storage: Store in an airtight container in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Warm leftover muffins in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
Freezing: These freeze great! Cool completely, wrap individually in plastic wrap, and freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave from frozen.
Additions and Substitutions:
ADDITIONS:
- Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel topping.
- Glaze: Top with a drizzle of vanilla glaze or lemon glaze after cooling.
- Berries: Fold in fresh blueberries or diced apples to the batter.
- Cream Cheese: Add a cream cheese filling layer in the middle.
- Chocolate: Mix in chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Sour Cream: Greek yogurt works as a substitute.
- Butter: You can use melted coconut oil, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- Brown Sugar: White sugar works in the streusel, but brown sugar gives it better flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: For a slightly healthier version, substitute half with whole wheat flour or use cake flour for extra tender muffins.
FAQs about these Cinnamon Muffins Recipe:
Can coffee cake be made into muffins?
Yes! Coffee cake batter bakes amazing as muffins! You get the same sweet flavor and cinnamon crumb topping, but in a quick, individual size.
What does a coffee cake muffin taste like?
They taste soft and buttery with a hint of cinnamon and a sweet crumb topping. The flavor is just like classic coffee cake, only lighter and baked in muffin form.
What’s the secret to a perfect coffee cake?
Don’t overmix the batter, and use plenty of crumb topping. The streusel adds that bakery-style flavor and keeps the muffins soft and moist.
Can I make these without the middle layer of streusel? Yes, but it won’t be quite as special! You can put all the streusel on top if you prefer.
Why did the streusel sink into the muffins Make sure your batter isn’t too thin, and don’t press the streusel into the batter, just sprinkle it gently on top.
What can I serve with Cinnamon Muffins?
These are perfect with hot coffee or tea! They’re also great for brunch with fresh fruit and eggs.
My kids love muffins in any form! So if you’re looking for a savory option for muffins, check out our Reader Favorites: Meatloaf Muffin Recipe and Pizza Muffins.
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Coffee Cake Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Make streusel topping by combining flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in small bowl. Add melted butter and stir with fork until crumbly. Set aside.1/2 cup all-purpose flour,1/2 cup packed light brown sugar,1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
- In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 2 cups all-purpose flour,3/4 cup granulated sugar,2 teaspoons baking powder,1/2 teaspoon baking soda,1/2 teaspoon salt,1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. 2 large eggs,1 cup sour cream,1/2 cup unsalted butter,1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide half the batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle half the streusel topping over batter in each cup.
- Top with remaining batter, then sprinkle remaining streusel topping over each muffin.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition
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Awesome recipe