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Coffee cake muffins with cinnamon crumb topping on rustic wooden board next to coffee cup
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Moist Coffee Cake Muffins

These Moist Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel are soft, buttery, and layered with a sweet crumbly topping that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat alongside your favorite cup of coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners. Lightly grease them if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
  5. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter for the streusel. Mix until crumbly.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each muffin.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the streusel or drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze once cooled. These muffins store well at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
  • Calories: 285 kcal
  • Total Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 22g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Vitamin D: 0.3mcg