Easy Coffee Cake Muffins

If you love the flavors of classic coffee cake, but want something portable and easy to serve, these Coffee Cake Muffins are the perfect solution! They have all the delicious elements of traditional coffee cake—a soft, moist vanilla base, a cinnamon-sugar streusel topping, and a light drizzle of glaze—but in handheld muffin form.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack, these muffins pair beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or tea. They’re easy to make, use simple pantry ingredients, and have a bakery-style flavor that will make your kitchen smell heavenly.

Get ready to enjoy the perfect combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and buttery goodness in every bite!

Ingredients (Measured in Grams)

For the Muffins:

250g all-purpose flour
150g granulated sugar
100g brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder (10g)
½ teaspoon baking soda (2.5g)
½ teaspoon salt (3g)
120g unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs (100g total)
180ml buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)

For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:

100g brown sugar
50g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon (5g)
50g unsalted butter, melted

For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional):

100g powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk (30ml)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5ml)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.

Step 2: Make the Muffin Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined (don’t overmix!).

Step 3: Make the Streusel Topping

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
Stir in melted butter until the mixture forms crumbly clumps.

Step 4: Assemble & Bake

Spoon the muffin batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 5: Make the Glaze (Optional but Recommended!)

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled muffins for an extra touch of sweetness.

Step 6: Enjoy!

Serve warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea.

Nutrition Information (Per Muffin, Approximate)

Calories: 280 kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 12g
Sugar: 24g
Fiber: 1g

Note: Nutrition values may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.

Tips & Tricks for the Best Coffee Cake Muffins

✅ Don’t Overmix the Batter – Stir gently until just combined for a soft, fluffy texture.

✅ Use Buttermilk – It makes the muffins extra moist and tender. If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 170ml milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes.

✅ Chill the Streusel Before Baking – Letting it sit for 5 minutes in the fridge helps create better crumbles.

✅ Make Them Ahead – These muffins stay fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

✅ Reheat for Freshness – Warm them up in the microwave for 10 seconds to restore their fresh-baked texture.

Variations to Try

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake Muffins – Add 100g mini chocolate chips to the batter for a chocolatey twist.
Nutty Streusel Muffins – Mix in 50g chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel for extra crunch.
Cinnamon Swirl Muffins – Swirl 1 tablespoon of cinnamon-sugar mix into the batter before baking.
Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins – Fold in 100g fresh blueberries for a fruity version.

What to Serve with Coffee Cake Muffins?

☕ Coffee or Espresso – The perfect pairing!
???? Fresh Fruit – Berries, bananas, or oranges balance the sweetness.
???? Honey or Butter – A drizzle of honey or a pat of butter enhances the flavor.
???? Milk or Tea – A warm drink completes the cozy experience.