Description
These coffee cake muffins are soft, buttery, and topped with a sweet cinnamon crumble, offering all the cozy flavor of classic coffee cake in an easy grab-and-go muffin form.
Ingredients
Muffins
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Crumble Topping
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Muffin Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Add Crumble Topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon crumble topping generously over each muffin, ensuring an even coating for a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack or serving warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the crumble topping for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve the muffins warm to enhance their soft texture and buttery flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
