Description
Soft and sweet Coffee Cake Muffins with a cinnamon crumb topping and optional glaze the perfect cozy treat for breakfast, brunch, or snacking.
Ingredients
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- For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Crumb Topping:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling about two-thirds full.
- In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack. If desired, whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
Do not over-mix the batter for tender muffins. Chill the crumb topping slightly before using. Let muffins cool completely before glazing for best texture. Store tightly wrapped for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg