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    Home » All Recipes » Breakfast » Muffins

    Easy Coffee Cake Muffins

    Published: Feb 11, 2022 · Modified: Jan 8, 2023 by RichandDelish · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These coffee cake muffins are moist, flavorful, and topped with decadent streusel topping. These muffins are just like the ones you would get in a bakery, but you can make them at home!

    Coffee cake muffin on a small plate with glaze on top.

    If you like muffins recipes as we do, you should try our Nutella swirl banana muffins, banana bakery-style muffins, pumpkin muffins, and our moist double chocolate muffins.

    Jump to:
    • What are coffee cake muffins?
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Faq's
    • Storing
    • Freezing
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • 📖 Recipe
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    What are coffee cake muffins?

    Coffee cake muffins are a mini version of your favorite coffee cake! These muffins are made with a moist and flavorful muffin batter, topped with a layer of cinnamon sugar, topped with more muffin batter, and topped with delicious cinnamon-spiced streusel toppings.

    Why this recipe works

    • Extremely easy to make.
    • Extra moist muffins that stay moist for 3 days!
    • Topped with a delicious buttery streusel topping.
    • Tastes better than the muffins they serve at the bakery.
    • Made with simple ingredients.
    • Perfect to make when you need a quick breakfast.
    • Made in under an hour from start to finish.
    Overhead shot of muffins with crumble topping in muffin tin.

    Ingredients

    Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

    Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

    Flour– we used all-purpose flour for this recipe, self-rising flour, and cake flour will work great as well.

    Baking powder and baking soda â€“ to allow the muffins to rise.

    Greek yogurt- get your Greek yogurt to room temperature. Any percent of fat will work for this recipe.

    Melted butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. melt your butter in the microwave or on the stovetop.

    Buttermilk- we make our homemade buttermilk (1 cup of milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar).

    Sugar- we used granulated sugar for this recipe. You can use caster sugar as well.

    Brown sugar- adds a nice texture to the muffins.

    Cinnamon- we love adding cinnamon to desserts, it adds so much flavor that we love.

    Eggs- you will need 2 large eggs for this recipe. Make sure that you use room-temperature eggs in this recipe.

    Vanilla extract- adds extra flavor.

    Kosher salt- you will need about ½ teaspoon of kosher salt for this recipe.

    For the cinnamon sugar

    Cinnamon- you will need 2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

    Sugar- we used granulated sugar for this recipe.

    Streusel topping

    Flour– we used all-purpose flour for this recipe, cake flour will work great as well.

    Sugar- we used granulated sugar for this recipe. You can use caster sugar as well.

    Cinnamon- we love adding cinnamon to the topping.

    Pinch of salt- we used kosher salt.

    Melted butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. melt your butter in the microwave or on the stovetop.

    Instructions

    Step 1: Preheat an oven to 180c (350f) and prep a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

    Step 2: Into a big mixing bowl, add the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, greek yogurt, buttermilk, kosher salt, and cooled melted butter. Mix with a whisk until the mixture is well combined.

    muffins process shots
    muffins process shots

    Step 3: Into a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda, and mix until just combined.

    muffins process shots

    Step 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a whisk until just combined. Don't overmix the batter!

    muffins process shots

    Step 5: Make the cinnamon sugar: mix cinnamon and sugar in a small mixing bowl until well combined.

    muffins process shots

    Step 6: Make the streusel topping: into a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix with a spoon until the mixture is well combined.

    muffins process shots
    muffins process shots

    Step 7: Scoop the batter halfway through with an ice cream scooper, and top with about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar. Scoop the second half of the mixture onto the cinnamon sugar topping.

    muffins process shots
    muffins process shots

    Step 8: Top the muffins with about 1 tablespoon of the streusel topping and press the streusel topping onto the muffin batter so it sticks and does not fall off while baking.

    muffins process shots

    Step 9: Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Don’t overbake these muffins! Let the muffins cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

    Make a simple glaze

    In a small mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix with a spoon until the mixture is well combined and until the glaze is smooth and silky.

    Top each muffin with as much glaze as you would like, and serve warm next to a cup of coffee or hot tea. Enjoy!

    Bite missing from coffee cake muffin with more muffins around it.

    Expert Tips

    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like eggs and milk. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly. you don’t want to place cold batter into the oven.
    • Don’t overmix the batter, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have moist muffins and not dense and dry muffins
    • Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
    • Push the streusel topping onto the muffins lightly so they would stick to the muffin top while baking and not fall off.
    • Add some of your favorite add-ins! Make this recipe your own and add your favorite muffins add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, chocolate chunks, banana slices, chopped fruit, and more! Be creative!
    • Be patient! I know it’s extremely tempting to eat these muffins as they are pulled out of the oven, but let these muffins cool for at least 15 minutes so they will be more firm and won’t crumble up. These muffins are extra moist and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, so it will be worth it to wait these 15 minutes.
    Bite missing from a muffin on two small plates.

    Faq's

    Can I add nuts to these muffins?

    Yes! These muffins taste great with chopped toasted walnuts or pecans. You can add any of your favorite add-ins.

    How long will the muffins last?

    These muffins will last up to one week in the fridge. Cover the muffins with plastic wrap or foil to prevent them from drying out. These muffins taste amazing for 3 days!

    What flour do you use for these muffins?

    We use all-purpose flour for these muffins. Self-rising flour and cake flour will work great as well.

    Stack of two muffins on a white backround.

    Storing

    It’s okay to store these muffins at room temperature. Make sure that you store the muffins in an airtight container so they won’t dry out.

    Freezing

    Freeze these muffins after they cooled completely in an airtight freezer-friendly container for up to 3 months, some people find the muffins taste better after freezing them.

    To thaw, place them in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a few hours. Reheat them in the microwave or in the toaster oven.

    Substitutions

    There are a few substitutions that may be helpful for your diet:

    Gluten-free - if you want to make this recipe gluten-free, simply replace the flour with gluten-free flour.

    Dairy-free- you can make these muffins dairy-free by replacing the butter with vegan butter and the buttermilk with vegan milk or buttermilk, and the yogurt with vegan yogurt.

    Variations

    Toppings- these muffins can be topped with a simple glaze that we love to make. You can also make a cream cheese glaze or a maple glaze! Use your favorite toppings that you like to make the most!

    Add-ins- make this recipe your own and add your favorite muffins add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, chocolate chunks, banana slices, chopped fruit, etc.

    More muffin recipes:

    Nutella swirl banana muffins- Nutella swirl muffins are simply amazing, they stay fresh for 4 days and they remind me of pancakes filled with Nutella!

    Moist double chocolate muffins- These are made with dutch cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and chocolate chunks.

    Bakery style banana muffins- These bakery-style banana muffins are moist, fluffy, and spiced with cinnamon. They have a crispy sugary top and a soft and moist crumb.

    Pumpkin muffins- These pumpkin muffins stay moist for days, and they have the best balance of flavors and sweetness. I can't wait for you to try these.

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    📖 Recipe

    Coffee cake muffin on parchment paper with glaze on top.

    Easy Coffee Cake Muffins

    Rich and delish
    These coffee cake muffins are moist, flavorful, and topped with decadent streusel topping. These muffins are just like the ones you would get in a bakery, but you can make them at home!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 359 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 ½ cups Flour
    • ½ cup Granulated sugar
    • ½ cup Brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 115 g Butter melted
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ½ cup Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup Buttermilk

    For the cinnamon sugar:

    • â…“ cup Granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon

    Streusel topping:

    • ¾ cup Flour
    • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • Pinch of salt
    • 60 g Butter melted

    Simple glaze:

    • 1 cup Powder sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoon Milk
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat an oven to 180c (350f) and prep a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
    • Into a big mixing bowl, add the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, greek yogurt, buttermilk, kosher salt, and cooled melted butter. Mix with a whisk until the mixture is well combined.
    • Into a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda, and mix until just combined.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a whisk until just combined. Don’t overmix the batter!
    • Make the cinnamon sugar: mix cinnamon and sugar in a small mixing bowl until well combined.

    Make the streusel topping:

    • Into a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix with a spoon until the mixture is well combined.
    • Scoop the batter halfway through with an ice cream scooper, and top with about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon sugar. Scoop the second half of the mixture onto the cinnamon sugar topping.
    • Top the muffins with about 1 tablespoon of the streusel topping and press the streusel topping onto the muffin batter so it sticks and does not fall off while baking.
    • Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Don’t overbake these muffins! Let the muffins cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

    Make a simple glaze:

    • Into a small mixing bowl, add the powder sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix with a spoon until the mixture is well combined and until the glaze is smooth and silky.
    • Top each muffin with as much glaze that you would like, and serve warm next to a cup of coffee or hot tea. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like eggs and milk. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly. you don’t want to place cold batter into the oven.
    Don’t overmix the batter, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have moist muffins and not dense and dry muffins
    Mesure you flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
    Push the streusel topping onto the muffins lightly so they would stick to the muffin top while baking and not fall off.
    Add some of your favorite add-ins! Make this recipe your own and add your favorite muffins add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, chocolate chunks, banana slices, chopped fruit, and more! Be creative!
    Be patient! I know it’s extremely tempting to eat these muffins as they are pulled out of the oven, but let these muffins cool for at least 15 minutes so they will be more firm and won’t crumble up. These muffins are extra moist and melt in your mouth delicious, so it will be worth it to wait these 15 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Raaz

      September 20, 2022 at 8:03 am

      Hi, I was wondering if you forgot to mention the coffee on the recipe. Or is it called called coffee cake muffins to eat with your coffee or tea?

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      • RichandDelish

        September 22, 2022 at 11:47 am

        Hi! There is actually no coffee in coffee cakes. It's called coffee cake muffins to eat with your coffee!

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