Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of a bakery-style coffee cake in muffin form with these moist and tender treats. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and optional glaze, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Prepare muffin batter: In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fill muffin cups with batter.
- Add streusel topping: Mix streusel ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over muffin batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Add glaze (optional): Whisk powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well—just skip the glaze until ready to serve.
- For extra texture, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel.
- Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
