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The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Cake Muffins: A Perfect Breakfast Treat

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There’s something magical about the smell of cinnamon and sugar in the morning. These Coffee Cake Muffins remind me of lazy Sunday mornings at Grandma’s house, when the whole family gathered in the kitchen just for “a little bite” that always turned into three. Try this heartwarming recipe that’s full of cozy flavor and made to share. Let’s bring those comforting moments back, one muffin at a time.

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 eggs, room temperature

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup buttermilk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 Tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

Buttery Crumb Topping:

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 6 Tbsp butter, melted

Glaze:

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2–3 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 10 muffin cups with liners and lightly grease.

  2. In a large bowl, beat melted butter and granulated sugar until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, buttermilk, and vanilla.

  3. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.

  4. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon sugar ingredients. In another, combine crumb topping ingredients until clumpy.

  5. Fill muffin tins halfway with batter. Add a spoonful of cinnamon sugar, then top with more batter to reach ¾ full.

  6. Add crumb topping to each muffin and press gently.

  7. Bake at 425°F for 5 mins, then reduce to 375°F and bake 15 more mins.

  8. Cool for 15 mins. Mix glaze and drizzle over muffins.

Notes

  • Room Temp Ingredients: Make sure your eggs and sour cream are at room temperature. This helps the batter mix more evenly and gives you fluffier muffins.

  • Don’t Overmix: Once you add the flour, mix until just combined. Overmixing can make the muffins dense instead of soft and tender.

  • Use Cookie Scoops: For even-sized muffins, use a cookie scoop for the batter and the crumb topping. It also keeps your hands clean!

  • Double the Crumb: If you’re a crumb topping lover (like me), you can double the topping recipe. More buttery crunch never hurt anyone.

  • Let Them Cool Before Glazing: It’s tempting to dig in right away, but wait until the muffins cool a bit before drizzling the glaze. This keeps it from melting off.

  • Storage Tip: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for a grab-and-go treat later!

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