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Coffee Cake Muffins

Delicious Coffee Cake Muffins to Brighten Your Mornings

These Coffee Cake Muffins transform breakfast into a cozy ritual, perfect for pairing with your favorite cup of coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted for the batter and cold for the streusel
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure freshness for optimal rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon crucial for coffee cake flavor
  • 1 cup whole milk substitute with 2% or non-dairy milk if preferred
  • 2 large eggs important for binding
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract rounds out flavors
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cups flour creates the base for the streusel
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar adds sweetness and richness
  • 0.25 cups cold, cubed butter vital for texture
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ties flavor together

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, melt butter and then mix in milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  5. Combine streusel ingredients until crumbly, then prepare to top the muffin batter.
  6. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter, top with streusel, and bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden.
  7. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins pair excellently with a cup of coffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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