Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe - w/ Cinnamon Sugar Filling (2024)

These Coffee Cake Muffins are perfectlycinnamon-y, fluffy, tender, moist and are stuffedwith a brown sugar, cinnamon filling! Greatfor a cozy, Saturday brunch!

Can I give you a little advice? Make theseCoffee Cake Muffins tomorrow morning for a cozy Saturday breakfast. 🙂 You’ll be happy, your kids/spouse/significant other will be happy, and you’ll just have the best Saturday ever.

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ThisCoffee Cake Muffins Recipe is easy, extra cinnamon-y, and neighbor approved! Shortly after these bad boys came out of the oven, I ran a muffin up to my neighbor Stephanie (mom to Teddy’s girlfriend, Harpo). I had hardly made it back to my apartment, before I received a text saying:

“This might be the best muffin I’ve ever had. No joke.”

I then proceeded to skip around the apartment, totally happy, because someone other than myself (and Trevor) loved these muffins.

Don’t just take my word, or Steph’s word… make theseCoffee Cake Muffins tomorrowmorning and you, too, can have the BEST muffin. Ever. 😉

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Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe - w/ Cinnamon Sugar Filling (3)Before we talk muffins, how IS everyone? It’s Friday, we’re painfully close to Spring, and I don’t know about you, but I’m getting reeeeeal antsy for fresh air, late summer nights, and happy hours outside on the patio.

Almost there. Almost there. Almost there.

In the meantime, you willfind me in the kitchen, baking muffins, and being totally ok with it. 🙂 Also, yesterday, Trevor and I did our first “Blab” with Chris & Nick forTasty Food Live. We had SO much fun talking about the blog, answering questions, and just you know, um, blabbing about life. 😉 So fun. Check it out. . . but.

But now. Let’s talk muffins.

These Coffee Cake Muffins are made of 3 (kinda 4) parts:

1: The muffin.

2: The cinnamon sugar filling. Yeah. Cinnamon. Sugar. Filling.

3: The crumbly topping.

Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe - w/ Cinnamon Sugar Filling (4)Optional 4: The powdered sugar glaze. This doesn’t reeeeeally count, because you just whisk together milk and powdered sugar until your desired consistency is reached.

First up, that muffin.

It’s ah.mazing.

I based it off of my chocolate chip muffinsand now I can’t decide what my favorite muffin recipe is! These Coffee Cake Muffins are so tender thanks to buttermilk, so buttery thanks to butter, and are so warm and cozy, thanks to a dash of cinnamon.

Next, the cinnamon sugar filling. There are 3 ingredients: butter, brown sugar, cinnamon. What’s not to love about that?

Last, the streusel. Flour, oats, salt, butter, brown sugar, and MORE cinnamon. Once baked, the streusel gives these muffins a great texture and just a little crunch.

Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe - w/ Cinnamon Sugar Filling (5)TheseCoffee Cake Muffins are perfectlycinnamon-y, fluffy, tender, moist, and really, just make the best cozy Saturday morning breakfast. Or snack. Or dessert. Or dinner. Whatever floats your boat. 😉

– Jennifer

PS – I used this muffin tin and I ♡ it.

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Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

5 from 6 votes

These Coffee Cake Muffins are perfectly cinnamon-y, fluffy, tender, moist, are stuffed with a brown sugar, cinnamon filling, & topped with a crunchy streusel!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Yield: 18 muffins

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Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Streusel

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Muffin

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 1/4 cup buttermilk room temperature*
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Grease a 2 (12 cup), standard size muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with liners. You'll only use 18 slots.

Filling

  • In a small bowl stir together butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.

  • Set aside.

Streusel

  • In a medium sized bowl, stir together flour, oats, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

  • Using a fork, cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Set aside.

Muffin

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder/soda, salt, cinnamon, sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.

  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.

  • Using a rubber spatula, stir together wet and dry ingredients.

  • DON'T OVERMIX.

  • In your prepared pans, place 2 tablespoons of batter in the bottom of each cup.

  • Top with cinnamon filling (about 1 teaspoon per slot).

  • Top with remaining batter (about 1 tablespoon per slot).

  • Top with streusel. It's ok if you don't use all the streusel.

  • Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.

  • After 5 minutes, lower oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 8 minutes.

  • Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin and serving.

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STORING

Room Temp:1-2 Days

Refrigerator:1 Week

Freezer:2-3 Months

Reheat:Microwave to warm

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

*Don't have buttermilk? Mix together 1 cup milk + 1/4 cup white vinegar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, then proceed with recipe. That being said, I'd highly recommend true buttermilk, as it makes these muffins extra tender and moist!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 288 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 48mg16%

Sodium 222mg10%

Potassium 153mg4%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 27g30%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 165IU3%

Calcium 83mg8%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: cinnamon sugar, easy, streusel topping

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Author: Jennifer Debth

Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe - w/ Cinnamon Sugar Filling (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to moist muffins? ›

How to Make Homemade Muffins Moist: Our Top Tips
  1. Tips to Make Homemade Muffins Moist.
  2. Keep Wet and Dry Ingredients Separately.
  3. Add All Flavorings Last.
  4. Consider Paper Liners.
  5. Don't Overfill the Muffin Cups.
  6. Check the Temperature of Your Oven.
  7. Test if Muffins Are Fully Cooked.
  8. Top Your Muffins with Flavor.
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What is the difference between muffins and coffee cake? ›

Coffee cake is typically a cake that is baked in a round or square pan and is topped with a streusel topping. Coffee cake muffins are made with similar ingredients but are smaller in size and baked in a muffin tin.

How much sugar is in a coffee cake muffin? ›

Nutrition Facts
Calories 590(2469 kJ)
Sugars51 g
Protein7 g
Calcium36 mg
Potassium101 mg
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Are muffins better with oil or butter? ›

It is possible to replace oil with butter in a muffin recipe as generally most muffin recipes are quite forgiving and you may find that butter gives a better flavour.

What are the ingredients in Costco coffee cake muffins? ›

Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Enriched Wheat Flour (Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (BHT), Salt, Rye Flour, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Yeast, Worcestershire Sauce Powder (Maltodextrin, Molasses, Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic, Sugar, Spices, ...

Why are coffee cake muffins called coffee cake? ›

No, there is no coffee in coffee cakes. It is a common misconception that coffee cake muffins contain coffee. They are actually made with cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter. They are called coffee cakes because they are best paired with a cup of coffee.

What makes coffee cake different from cake? ›

The difference between coffee cake and regular cake is the topping. Coffee cake and regular cake are made with the same ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter and a leavening agent like baking powder. The difference is that instead of frosting on top, coffee cakes have crumble or streusel.

What is the cake with coffee called? ›

Coffee cake or coffeecake is a sweet bread common in the United States, so called because it is typically served with coffee.

Why do people eat coffee cake? ›

Coffee cake is a pastry originally meant to be enjoyed, and even dipped into coffee. It softens the cake when wet and the typical cinnamon filling will sweeten the coffee. Eat and Drink how you please, however.

Why muffin is healthier than cupcake? ›

Cupcake recipes generally contain much higher levels of sugar and fat. This makes cupcakes sweeter, and juicier with finer crumbs. Muffins usually have fruit, nuts, and other ingredients mixed into the batter to compensate. Because of this, muffins are usually considered healthier than cupcakes.

What is the best sugar for baking muffins? ›

Demerara sugar: A less-processed version of granulated sugar, Demerara sugar contains some molasses, making it similar to brown sugar in taste, while in texture it's more like sanding sugar, coarser and with larger granules, making it an excellent finishing sugar for topping cakes, quick breads, and muffins before ...

What is the big sugar on muffins called? ›

Sanding sugar is used to decorate and garnish desserts and goodies like cookies, scones, muffins, and candies. It's sometimes used for other things too, like cakes. It makes a great addition to your creative arsenal, especially if you like to decorate holiday cookies to bag up and hand out as gifts each year.

What does white sugar do in muffins? ›

Despite sugar's dry texture, it actually adds moisture to many baked goods. This happens because sugar attracts water molecules, helping cakes and muffins hang on to liquid.

What to add to muffin mix to make it moist? ›

Recently I discovered that if I use sour cream in place of milk in a muffin recipe, I get a super moist, fluffy muffin! The switch is very easy. If a recipe calls for 3/4 cup of milk, I simply use 3/4 cup of sour cream instead. Occasionally, I need to add a bit more sour cream to moisten the muffin batter.

What oil is best for moist muffins? ›

Choosing vegetable oil is the best option for baking moist, delicious baked goods. Canola oil, the most common vegetable oil used in baking, doesn't add a strong flavor. It allows your cake's flavor will shine through while still achieving a moist texture.

How do you moisten baked muffins? ›

Use a steamer

Steaming is a great way to add moisture to past-their-prime muffins. And according to a TikTok user, you should also be steaming your muffins when you bake them since the hot air and steam allow more time for the centers to rise, resulting in tender and airy muffins.

How to get domed muffins? ›

According to O. Corriher, the way to get a perfectly puffed up dome on your muffins is to increase your oven heat. She says that 400° should do it, no matter what the recipe says. The higher baking temperature means that the the outside edges of the muffin will set while the middle is still liquidy.

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