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Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe
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Indulge in these delicious Coffee Cake Muffins that are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day. With a buttery streusel topping and a hint of cinnamon, these moist muffins are sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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For the streusel topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)

For the muffin batter:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk

For the glaze (optional):

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare streusel: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  3. Make batter: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients, then mix with wet ingredients and milk.
  4. Assemble: Fill muffin cups, layer with streusel, and top with remaining batter and streusel.
  5. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired.
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts to streusel for extra texture.

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