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Bakery-Style Coffee Cake Muffins

Bakery-Style Coffee Cake Muffins for Cozy Brunch Mornings

Delight in these Bakery-Style Coffee Cake Muffins, a perfect blend of rich flavors and comforting textures, ideal for brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust for stronger flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt essential
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted; or unsalted margarine
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk and vinegar mixture
  • 0.5 cup full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour not packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar or powdered monk fruit
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk adjust for thickness

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Make the cinnamon sugar swirl: In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Prepare the muffin batter: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a muffin tin. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Cream the butter and sugars: Beat the unsalted butter along with granulated sugar and light brown sugar for about 3 minutes until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract, buttermilk, and sour cream.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gently fold the dry mixtures into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Assemble the muffins: Fill each muffin cup halfway, layer with cinnamon sugar, then top with more batter and crumb topping.
  7. Bake the muffins: Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  8. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together confectioners' sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be customized with fruits like blueberries or chopped apples for extra flavor.

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