Description
Grandma’s Coffee Cake Muffins are soft, fluffy muffins topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel that delivers a nostalgic old-fashioned flavor. These bakery-style muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break, offering a delicious portable version of traditional coffee cake.
Ingredients
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For the muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the streusel topping:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners, or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and flavorings.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the sour cream, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Cut the cold unsalted butter into the mixture using a fork or fingers until it becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Streusel: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Then, top each muffin generously with the prepared streusel topping.
- Bake: Bake the muffins for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they don’t become soggy.
Notes
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the streusel topping for a warm, spicy twist.
- These muffins freeze well; wrap tightly and reheat in the microwave for a quick, convenient treat.
- They are great served warm with a pat of butter for extra indulgence.
