Coffee cake is one of those treats that everyone loves, and it is great for any occasion. I’m sure if you asked, most people would say their favorite part is the crumble topping.
This coffee cake muffins recipe transforms the classic coffee cake into a convenient, portable, and easily shared muffin. Slightly dense coffee cake piled with everyone’s favorite sweet crumble topping and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.
The hardest thing about making this easy muffin recipe is stopping yourself from eating just one!
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE CAKE MUFFINS WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING?
Read through the best muffin recipe below and make sure to read the frequently asked questions to bake the best coffee cake muffins with crumble topping.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside
- Begin making the crumble topping by combining sugars, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk in melted butter.
- Stir in flour using a spatula until combined
- Spread crumble mixture out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to dry for 10-15 minutes
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl until combined
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and canola oil until combined
- Pour milk mixture over dry mixture and mix with a spatula until combined
- Spoon batter into a prepared muffin pan, filling each one ¾ of the way full
- Sprinkle crumble topping over top and gently press mixture into the batter
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-17 minutes
- Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack while you prepare the glaze. Mix together glaze ingredients until smooth, and drizzle over muffins
WHAT TO SERVE WITH COFFEE CAKE MUFFINS?
The number one pairing for these coffee cake muffins is right in their name, coffee! Enjoy these as an on-the-go breakfast with your morning cup, or in the afternoon with your second cup of the day.
These muffins can also be served warm with butter or your favorite spread.
CAN I FREEZE COFFEE CAKE MUFFINS?
Coffee cake muffins can be made ahead and frozen, so they are ready whenever your craving hits.
Store cooled muffins in a sealed Ziploc bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from freezer and allow to return to room temperature prior to serving.
HOW TO STORE COFFEE CAKE MUFFINS?
Allow coffee cake muffins to fully cool to room temperature. Once cooled, store muffins in an airtight container or sealed Ziploc bag at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Easy Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
For the muffin
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
For the crumble topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For the glaze
- ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside
- Begin making the crumble topping by combining sugars, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk in melted butter.
- Stir in flour using a spatula until combined
- Spread crumble mixture out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to dry for 10-15 minutes
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl until combined
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and canola oil until combined
- Pour milk mixture over dry mixture and mix with a spatula until combined
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each one ¾ of the way full
- Sprinkle crumble topping over top and gently press mixture into the batter
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-17 minutes
- Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack while you prepare the glaze. Mix together glaze ingredients until smooth, and drizzle over muffins
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