Description
Delight in these bakery-style coffee cake muffins, featuring a tender crumb topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel and an optional vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack, these muffins combine the rich flavors of butter, vanilla, and cinnamon in a moist and fluffy treat.
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
Optional Glaze
- 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 butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and evenly mixed.
- 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: Divide the batter evenly 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 cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top Muffins: Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping generously over each muffin cup, ensuring good coverage.
- Bake Muffins: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Optional Glaze: If desired, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle over cooled muffins just before serving for added sweetness and moisture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure the muffins stay light and fluffy.
- Butter for the streusel topping must be cold to create the perfect crumbly texture.
- The glaze is optional but adds a lovely finishing touch to the muffins.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
