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Bakery-Style Coffee Cake Muffins

These Bakery-Style Coffee Cake Muffins are moist, fluffy, and topped with a delightful streusel!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Muffin Batter:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Muffin tin
  • Parchment paper or muffin liners
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Pour in 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter and mix until crumbly. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. To the butter-sugar mixture, add 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk, mixing until fully incorporated. Then, stir in 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients to the butter mixture. Start with half of the dry mixture, followed by 1/2 cup of buttermilk, and then the remaining dry mixture. Finally, fold in 1/2 cup of full-fat sour cream until just combined.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line the muffin tin with parchment paper or muffin liners. Spoon the muffin batter into each cup, filling them about two-thirds full. Top each muffin with a generous sprinkle of the prepared streusel topping.
  6. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown and slightly domed.
  7. Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. While they are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of sifted confectioners' sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons of buttermilk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins for an extra touch of sweetness.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
  • For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze muffins for up to 3 months for optimal storage.