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Soft Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe Easy Cinnamon Crumble Muffins to Bake

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Soft coffee cake muffins with a crunchy cinnamon crumble topping, perfect for cozy mornings or snacks. These muffins are tender, moist, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • For the cinnamon crumble topping:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
  2. Prepare the crumble topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. Mix dry ingredients for the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  4. Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Incorporate sour cream: Mix in 1 cup sour cream until just combined.
  7. Combine wet and dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped nuts if using.
  8. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
  9. Add crumble topping: Generously sprinkle cinnamon crumble over each muffin, pressing lightly to stick.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and crumble is golden brown. Start checking at 18 minutes.
  11. Cool muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Keep the crumble topping cold before baking to maintain crunch. Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth mixing. Tent with foil if crumble browns too fast. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

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