Name: Coffee Cake Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut in small cubes); 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature); 2 tablespoons milk (room temperature); 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for streusel topping); 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (for streusel topping); 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for icing); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing); 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (for icing); 2 – 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for icing)

Description

Coffee Cake Muffins are the perfect combination of tender, moist cake and a buttery streusel topping, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These delightful muffins capture the classic flavors of coffee cake in individual servings, ideal for brunches, snacks, or dessert. With their soft texture and sweet cinnamon flavor, they’re sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
7 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut in small cubes)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
2 tablespoons milk (room temperature)
1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (for streusel topping)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
1/8 teaspoon sea salt (for icing)
2 – 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for icing)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin pan with liners.
In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Incorporate cubes of unsalted butter until crumbly.
In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, vegetable oil, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, sour cream, milk, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until smooth.
Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
For the streusel topping: mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; add melted butter until crumbly.
Fill muffin liners two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle streusel on top.
Bake for about 18 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg