Description
These Bakery-Style Coffee Cake Muffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or brunch. Featuring a moist, tender crumb infused with vanilla and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel, these muffins deliver the classic flavors of coffee cake in an easy-to-make, portable form. A sweet vanilla glaze adds an optional finishing touch, making them irresistible for any coffee lover.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Glaze (Optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the topping. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Add Streusel Topping: Generously sprinkle the streusel mixture over each muffin cup, covering the batter.
- Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and let them cool fully before glazing.
- Make Glaze (Optional): Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle it over the cooled muffins before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure muffins stay light and fluffy.
- Use cold butter for the streusel topping to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Try substituting milk with buttermilk for a slightly tangier flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- The glaze is optional but adds a delicious sweetness and aesthetically pleasing finish.
