Coffee Cake Muffins

There’s something wonderfully comforting about baking, especially when the result is as delightful as Coffee Cake Muffins.

These treats bring the rich, inviting flavors of a classic coffee cake into a portable, muffin form that’s perfect for your morning rush or a cozy afternoon snack. Furthermore, they strike the perfect balance between sweetness and spice, with a crunchy pecan topping that truly sets them apart.

Transform Your Morning with Coffee Cake Muffins

These muffins are an excellent way to make your mornings special. Despite the hustle and bustle that often starts the day, taking a moment to enjoy a freshly baked muffin with your coffee can offer a much-needed pause. Plus, the aroma of cinnamon and sugar that fills the air as these muffins bake could coax even the sleepiest heads out of bed.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serving: 12 muffins
Equipment: Muffin tin, bowls, whisk, spatula

Recipe for Coffee Cake Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line your muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
  5. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans.
  6. Sprinkle half of the sugar-pecan mixture over the batter in the cups.
  7. Top with the remaining batter and finish with a layer of the remaining sugar-pecan mixture.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoying a Coffee Cake Muffin is like a warm embrace that brightens your day. Whether you’re sharing them with family or enjoying one alone with a cup of coffee, these muffins are sure to please. Quick to make and even quicker to disappear, they’re a perfect blend of convenience and indulgence.

Coffee Cake Muffins

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