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Bakery Style Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

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!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

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.