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Easy Coffee Cake Muffins – Soft Crumb & Sweet Cinnamon

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Tender, cinnamon-swirled muffins topped with a buttery streusel—these Coffee Cake Muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter:

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 1½ tsp cinnamon

Streusel Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 3 tbsp cold butter

  • Optional: ¼ cup oats or chopped nuts

Optional Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1–2 tsp milk

  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

  • Mix cinnamon sugar swirl and streusel in separate bowls. Set aside.

  • Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and vanilla.

  • Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Alternate adding with sour cream to the batter. Mix until just combined.

  • Spoon batter into muffin cups, layering with cinnamon sugar.

  • Top with streusel.

  • Bake 18–22 minutes. Cool and glaze if desire

Notes

  • Best eaten within 2–3 days.

  • Store in an airtight container at room temp or freeze up to 2 months.

  • Reheat in microwave before serving.

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