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Easy Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Breakfast, Desserts, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe
Servings 12 Muffins
Make these Easy Coffee Cake Muffins with a soft crumb, cinnamon streusel topping, and vanilla glaze. A simple, cozy breakfast or brunch treat made with pantry staples.

Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs

For the Crumble Topping

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

For the Glaze

  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon milk more if needed

Instructions

Preheat

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Make the Crumble Topping

  • In a medium bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Whisk in the melted butter until fully combined.
  • Stir in the flour until a crumbly mixture forms.
  • Spread on a parchment-lined tray and let dry while you make the batter.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk milk, canola oil, and eggs until smooth.

Combine Batter

  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
  • Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.

Fill Muffin Tin

  • Spoon batter into muffin liners, filling each about ¾ full.

Add Crumble

  • Generously top each muffin with the crumble mixture, pressing lightly to help it adhere.

Bake

  • Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

Make the Glaze

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
  • Adjust with a drop more milk if needed to reach drizzling consistency.

Glaze

  • Drizzle over cooled or slightly warm muffins. Allow a few minutes to set.

Notes

Don’t overmix the muffin batter—this ensures a tender crumb.
Let the crumble rest after mixing so it firms into bakery-style chunks.
Add-ins: Fold in blueberries, nuts, or chocolate chips for variation.
Extra crumble? Freeze leftovers to use on future muffins or coffee cakes.