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Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Swirl and Vanilla Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Description

Delight in these moist and flavorful Coffee Cake Muffins, featuring a tender crumb with a cinnamon swirl center and a buttery crumble topping, all finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack.

Ingredients

Muffin Batter

  • 2 Cups all purpose flour
  • 1 Cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Cup milk
  • ½ Cup vegetable oil (or canola)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

  • ¼ Cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Crumble Topping

  • ⅓ Cup butter, melted
  • ¾ Cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ Cup brown sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 Cup powdered sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the muffin tins: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper muffin liners to prevent sticking and ease removal after baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients for batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and sweetness.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and gently fold together using a silicone spatula until just combined, avoiding over mixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar swirl component.
  6. Make crumble topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will provide a crunchy topping.
  7. Assemble muffins: Divide half of the muffin batter evenly into the lined muffin cups. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter, then top evenly with the remaining muffin batter.
  8. Add crumble topping: Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping over each muffin and gently press it onto the surface to help it adhere during baking.
  9. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare and drizzle glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) to make a drizzle-consistency glaze. Drizzle this over the cooled muffins for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use paper muffin liners for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; mix until ingredients are just combined.
  • The crumble topping can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Adjust glaze thickness by adding milk slowly to achieve desired consistency.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/coffee-cake-muffins-with-cinnamon-swirl-and-vanilla-glaze-recipe/