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Coffee Cake Muffins

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Soft, buttery muffins topped with spiced, crumbly streusel, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 449

Ingredients
  

For the muffins:
  • 1 ¾ cups 220 g all-purpose flour (Provides structure)
  • ½ cup 100 g light brown sugar (Firmly packed for moisture)
  • ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar (Sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Helps create a tender crumb
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavor
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Helps with rising
  • ¾ teaspoon table salt Balances sweetness
  • cup 75 g unsalted butter melted (For richness)
  • cup 80 ml neutral cooking oil (For moisture)
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract Flavor
  • 1 cup 240 g sour cream (For moisture and tenderness)
For the streusel topping:
  • 5 tablespoons 70 g unsalted butter (Melted)
  • 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour (For the streusel texture)
  • cup 66 g light brown sugar firmly packed (For sweetness)
  • cup 66 g granulated sugar (Sweetness and crunch)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt Balances sweetness
Glaze (optional):
  • 1 cup 125 g powdered sugar (For sweetness)
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk To thin the glaze

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, both sugars, cornstarch, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted butter and oil together until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the sour cream. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold them together using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Set the batter aside while you prepare the streusel topping.
  4. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter over the dry ingredients and use a fork to claw the mixture until it forms a crumbly texture with both large and small clumps.
  7. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Rest the muffin batter for 15-30 minutes while the oven preheats.
  8. Once the batter has rested, divide it evenly among the muffin tin cups. Top each muffin with a generous amount of streusel topping.
  9. Place the muffin tin on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 8 minutes, then without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 12-14 more minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 7-10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a cooling rack.
  11. If desired, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled muffins. Let the glaze set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1MuffinCalories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 311mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 448IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These muffins are soft, rich, and packed with a delicious streusel topping. Great with coffee or as an afternoon treat.

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