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Coffee Cake Muffins

Deliciously moist muffins with a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add granulated sugar and mix until fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nuts to prepare the streusel topping.
  8. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full, and sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

These muffins are perfect served warm with coffee or tea.