Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Muffins with Sweet Streusel Topping
These tender, bakery-style coffee cake muffins feature a moist vanilla-scented crumb and a buttery cinnamon streusel topping that creates the perfect sweet contrast. The combination of brown and white sugars adds depth and keeps the muffins incredibly soft. Perfect for weekend brunches, morning coffee breaks, or when you want the flavors of coffee cake in portable muffin form. The crumb topping bakes to a golden, slightly crunchy finish that complements the fluffy interior beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flouralmond flour1:1gluten-freeketogluten-free
will be denser
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, for toppingalmond flour1:1gluten-freeketogluten-free
will be denser
- ¼ cup butter, melted, for topping
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven and line muffin tin with paper liners
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl
- 3
Mix melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract in separate bowl
- 4
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined
- 5
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups
- 6
Mix brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly for topping
- 7
Sprinkle crumb topping over muffin batter
- 8
Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean
- 9
Cool on wire rack
Tips
Don't overmix the batter - stir just until ingredients are combined to keep muffins tender and avoid tough texture.
Make sure butter is melted but slightly cooled before adding to prevent cooking the other ingredients.
Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full to allow room for the crumb topping and proper rise.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Can make batter night before and refrigerate, then add topping and bake in morning.
Best served warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.
Common Mistakes
Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense, tough muffins
Don't skip paper liners or muffins may stick to pan
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
FAQ
Can I make these without the crumb topping?
Yes, these work as plain muffins but the crumb topping adds the signature coffee cake flavor and texture.
How do I know when they're done baking?
Test with a toothpick in the center - it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes, wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in microwave.