Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Coffee Cake Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. These muffins are incredibly tender and moist, topped with a buttery streusel that adds a satisfying crunch. With rich notes of cinnamon and brown sugar, they are sure to impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy them. Quick and easy to prepare, these muffins yield 12 servings—ideal for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying throughout the week. Customize them by adding your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for a personalized touch!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut in small cubes)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (for streusel topping)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (for icing)
- 2 – 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, sour cream, and milk until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- For the streusel topping, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Spoon muffin batter into prepared cups about two-thirds full and top with streusel.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg