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Coffee Cake Muffins

Fluffy Coffee Cake Muffins to Brighten Your Mornings

Enjoy delightful Fluffy Coffee Cake Muffins, a cozy blend of cinnamon and streusel that makes any morning special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 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 or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted) can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon signature flavor
  • 1 cup whole milk can substitute with non-dairy milk
  • 2 large eggs can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with oat flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar can use light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces) can use chilled coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon can use nutmeg as alternative

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Coffee Cake Muffin Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners or greasing.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel, then cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  6. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full with batter and sprinkle streusel topping over each muffin.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, avoid overmixing the batter and check muffins regularly for doneness starting at 18 minutes.

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