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These easy coffee cake muffins are soft, buttery, and topped with the most irresistible cinnamon crumb topping. They’re simple to make with pantry staples and perfect for slow mornings, cozy breakfasts, or an afternoon cup of coffee.
I love cozy comfort foods, especially ones that make the kitchen smell warm and inviting first thing in the morning. But as a busy homeschooling mama, our mornings aren’t always slow, so I wanted something that still felt like a comforting bakery-style treat while being easy enough for on-the-go mornings.
These easy coffee cake muffins bring all the cozy flavor of classic coffee cake with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping, but in a simple muffin form that’s quick to grab and enjoy. I also added Greek yogurt for a little extra protein and moisture, making them soft, satisfying, and just delicious for breakfast or an afternoon coffee break.
Why You’ll Love These Coffee Cake Muffins
Ingredients You’ll Need
How to Make Easy Coffee Cake Muffins
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners or use a silicone muffin pan.
2. Make the crumb topping
In a small bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir with a fork until crumbs form. Set aside.
3. Mix the cinnamon sugar layer
In another small bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. This will create the cozy cinnamon swirl inside the muffins.
4. Combine the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl whisk together: flour, brown sugar, cane sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Mix the wet ingredients
In a separate bowl whisk together: melted butter, eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
6. Make the muffin batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this keeps the muffins soft and tender.
7. Assemble the muffins
Fill each muffin liner about halfway with batter. Sprinkle a small spoonful of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Add another spoonful of batter, filling the muffin cups about ¾ full. Generously sprinkle the buttery crumb topping over each muffin.
8. Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and enjoy
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze before serving.
Recipe Tips
Don’t Overmix the Batter: Once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, gently stir just until the batter comes together. Overmixing can make muffins dense instead of soft and tender.
Use Full-Fat Greek Yogurt: Full-fat Greek yogurt adds extra moisture and a little protein, helping create soft bakery-style muffins.
Pile the Crumb Topping High: Don’t be shy with the crumb topping. A generous layer creates that classic coffee cake bakery look and flavor.
Fill Muffin Cups ¾ Full: This allows the muffins to rise nicely while still holding the crumb topping.
How to Store Coffee Cake Muffins
Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Simply warm them in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to bring back their soft texture.
You can also freeze these muffins for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
These easy coffee cake muffins are delicious on their own, but here are a few cozy ways to serve them:
- Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or a hot chocolate
- Serve alongside Greek yogurt and fresh berries
- simple baking recipesPair with scrambled eggs for a balanced breakfast
- Warm slightly and add a drizzle of honey or butter
They’re perfect for slow mornings, homeschool breakfast breaks, or an afternoon treat.
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Easy Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Crumb Topping
Ingredients
Muffins
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Layer
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsps melted butter
- pinch of salt
Optional Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsps milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
- In a small bowl mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbs form. Set aside.
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, cane sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Add batter halfway into each muffin liner. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then top with more batter.
- Generously sprinkle crumb topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter or muffins may become dense.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt provides the best moisture and texture.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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