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Delicious Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins on a cooling rack

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

Deliciously fluffy muffins with a sweet cinnamon sugar layer and crumb topping, perfect for cozy moments with loved ones.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 3 ¾ cups all purpose flour Essential for the structure; a perfect base for that fluffy muffin texture.
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps create that lovely crumb.
  • 3 tsp baking powder Provides leavening to make the muffins rise beautifully.
  • 1 tsp salt Enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon The star spice that brings warmth and flavor.
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg A touch of nutmeg adds depth to the cinnamon flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Binds everything together and adds richness.
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk Creates moist, tender muffins. Substitute with regular milk plus vinegar.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Keeps the muffins moist and fluffy.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract Adds warmth and enhances sweetness.
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted) Gives flavor and moistness to the crumb topping.
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar For that deep, caramel flavor.
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon More cinnamon; because one can never have enough!
Crumb Topping
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour Added to the crumb mixture to create the perfect texture.
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar A sweeter touch for the crumb topping.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon For flavor in the topping.
  • ¼ tsp salt A pinch for balance.
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted) For richness and moisture in the crumb topping.
Glaze (optional)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar To sweeten the glaze.
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract A hint of flavor for the glaze.
  • 1 tsp milk To achieve desired glaze consistency.

Method
 

Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Layer
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until thick. Set aside.
Make the Muffin Batter
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract for 30 seconds.
  3. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Cover the bowl and allow the batter to rest for 15 minutes.
Preheat Oven and Prepare Topping
  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter for the crumb topping.
Assemble Muffins
  1. Line a 12-count muffin pan with six muffin liners.
  2. Fill each muffin liner with 2 tablespoons of batter, add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar mixture in the center, then top with another 4-6 tablespoons of batter.
  3. Crumble the crumb topping over each muffin and press down gently.
Bake
  1. Bake in the center of the oven for 7 minutes at 425ºF.
  2. Without opening the door, lower the temperature to 350ºF and bake for an additional 16-20 minutes.
  3. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing.
  2. Enjoy warm or store as preferred.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped. Great variation includes a coffee-infused glaze.