Bakery Style Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

Nestled in the heart of my kitchen, with the soft afternoon light filtering through the curtains, I often find myself reaching for a recipe that captures the essence of cozy mornings and childhood Sundays with my family. These Bakery Style Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins are more than just a delightful treat; they’re a time capsule of love, warmth, and nostalgic moments spent around the kitchen table. Imagine the smell of cinnamon swirling through your home, like a gentle hug, as you leisurely sip your morning coffee. Each bite is a reminder of the simple pleasures in life — a comforting blend of buttery crumbs, tender muffin, and the sweet surprise of a cinnamon swirl that whispers of carefree days and heartfelt conversations.

There’s something truly magical about these muffins. They bring a sense of peace and joy with every bite, perfect for quiet mornings or lively brunches with friends. Their aroma alone can lift your spirits, filling your heart and home with warmth. Plus, they’re an absolute breeze to make, ensuring you can whip them up without fuss, leaving more time to savor the delicious results with your loved ones. From their enticingly golden tops to the rich glaze that drips luxuriously down the sides, these muffins embody the spirit of homemade goodness — a testament to the love and care that goes into every Easy Peasy recipe.

Why This Recipe Should Be on Your Table

These Bakery Style Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins bring a unique twist to traditional muffins, making them a delightful addition to any gathering or a special treat for yourself. Here’s why they deserve a spot on your table:

1. Nostalgic Comfort: These muffins evoke memories of family breakfasts, where laughter and warmth were as abundant as the food on the table.
2. Simple Joy: The recipe is straightforward and forgiving, perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros, ensuring everyone can enjoy the baking process.
3. Versatile Delight: Whether for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack, these muffins adapt beautifully, making them a staple in your culinary repertoire.
4. Flavorful Layers: With a crumbly topping, a cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a moist muffin base, each bite is a symphony of textures and tastes.
5. Perfectly Shareable: Their individual size makes them ideal for sharing, allowing you to spread the love and joy of homemade baking with friends and family.

Kitchen Tools to Make This Recipe Easy Peasy

To whip up these delightful bites, you won’t need much — just a few trusty kitchen tools, much like the ones my grandma used when teaching me the joy of homemade snacks.

• Muffin Tin: Essential for shaping these muffins into perfect, bakery-style treats.
• Mixing Bowls: You’ll need a few for mixing the different components like the crumb topping, cinnamon swirl, and muffin batter.
• Stand or Hand Mixer: Helpful for creaming butter and sugars into a fluffy mixture, ensuring a light muffin texture.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons: Precise measurements are key to achieving the perfect balance of flavors.
• Wire Rack: Allows the muffins to cool evenly, preventing sogginess and ensuring a delightful crumb.

How to Make This Recipe Easy Peasy

INGREDIENTS

For the Buttery Crumb Topping:

• 1/2 cup (57g/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50g/1 and 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (57g/2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

• 1/3 cup (50g/1 and 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the Muffins:

• 3 cups (361g/12 and 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (113g/4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (198g/7 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (53g/1 and 7/8 ounces) light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (113g/4 ounces) buttermilk
• 1/2 cup (113g/4 ounces) full-fat sour cream

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup (113g/4 ounces) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 2 to 3 Tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumb topping. Stir in melted butter until just combined and set aside.
2. In a small mixing bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar swirl and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt for the muffins and set aside.
5. In another bowl, beat butter and both sugars on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla, buttermilk, and sour cream.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Scoop a spoonful of batter into each muffin cup, spread to edges. Layer with cinnamon sugar, then add remaining batter, enclosing the swirl.
8. Top with prepared crumb topping, pressing lightly. Bake 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. For the glaze, whisk confectioners’ sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Drizzle over warm muffins.

Difficulty: Easy • Cuisine: American • Preparation Time: 20 minutes • Cooking Time: 22 minutes • Total Time: 42 minutes • Calories: 300 • Servings: 12

Note: For a twist, add a pinch more cinnamon to the batter for extra spice.

Health and Flavor Benefits of Ingredients

These Bakery Style Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins not only promise delightful flavors but also come with some surprising benefits:

• Cinnamon: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, cinnamon adds warmth and depth to your muffins.
• Buttermilk: Adds a tangy richness and helps achieve a tender crumb while being a great source of calcium.
• Sour Cream: Enhances the moisture and flavor of the muffins, contributing to a luscious texture.
• Unsalted Butter: Provides the perfect balance of fat without extra salt, ensuring your muffins are rich and flavorful.

Tasty Pairings to Serve with This Easy Peasy Dish

These muffins are versatile companions to various beverages and dishes, making them perfect for any occasion:

• Coffee: A classic pairing, the robust flavors of coffee enhance the sweet and spicy notes of the muffins.
• Tea: A calming herbal tea complements the muffin’s rich flavors, making it a soothing afternoon treat.
• Fruit Salad: A fresh fruit salad adds a burst of freshness, balancing the warmth of the muffins.
• Yogurt Parfait: Pair with a yogurt parfait for a complete, satisfying breakfast.

Storage Tips and How to Enjoy Leftovers the Easy Peasy Way

Once your muffins have cooled completely, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to keep them fresh for up to two days at room temperature. If you plan to store them longer, consider freezing them. Simply place the muffins in a zip-top bag, seal tightly, and freeze for up to one month. When you’re ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature or give them a quick warm-up in the oven at 350°F for a few minutes.

To enjoy leftovers, try slicing them in half and toasting them lightly for a crispy edge, then slather with a bit of butter or your favorite preserve for an extra treat. They also make a delightful addition to lunchboxes, adding a sweet surprise to your midday break.

There’s a certain magic in baking that brings families together, and these Bakery Style Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins carry that magic with every sprinkle of cinnamon and every buttery crumb. They’re more than just a recipe; they’re an invitation to slow down and savor the moments that truly matter. Whether shared around a bustling breakfast table or savored quietly with a cup of tea, these muffins remind us of the beauty in simplicity and the love baked into every batch.

Bakery Style Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

These muffins bring the cozy flavors of cinnamon coffee cake into a convenient muffin form. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Cooling Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 42 minutes mins

Servings: 12 muffins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Buttery Crumb Topping

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Muffins

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream

Glaze

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
• 2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Equipment

• Muffin Tin
• Stand Mixer

Method

 

1. For the Buttery Crumb Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the melted butter, mixing just until combined. Set aside.
2. For the Cinnamon Sugar Layer: In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. For the Muffins: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners and set it aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
5. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, combine the butter and both sugars and beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy; about 3 minutes.
6. Add in the eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Slowly beat in the vanilla, buttermilk, and sour cream.
8. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be sure not to over mix here.
9. For the Glaze: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
10. Assembly: Scoop a large spoonful of batter into each prepared muffin cup. Evenly divide the cinnamon sugar on top of the batter.
11. Divide remaining batter evenly among the muffin cups, then use a lightly greased spoon to push it down on the sides to enclose the cinnamon sugar.
12. Crumble up the topping and evenly distribute it on top of the 12 muffins. Gently push the streusel into the batter.
13. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
14. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan, placed on top of a wire rack, for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a large serving plate.
15. Drizzle a little glaze on top of each muffin and serve warm.

Notes

To store, cool completely, then wrap muffins tightly in plastic wrap, and keep at room temperature, for up to 2 days.