Coffee Cake Muffins
Coffee Cake Muffins
If you love classic coffee cake, you’re going to fall in love with these Coffee Cake Muffins! Soft, buttery sour cream muffins are layered with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling, topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel crumble, and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. Every bite tastes just like your favorite bakery coffee cake—but in an easy, grab-and-go muffin.
These homemade muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, holiday mornings, afternoon coffee, or packing into lunchboxes. The sour cream keeps the muffins incredibly moist, while the cinnamon filling and crumb topping create delicious layers of flavor and texture.
Whether you’re serving them warm with coffee or enjoying one as an afternoon snack, these bakery-style Coffee Cake Muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft and incredibly moist
- Cinnamon sugar filling in every bite
- Buttery streusel topping
- Easy homemade glaze
- Perfect bakery-style muffins
- Great for breakfast or brunch
- Freezer friendly
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
How to Make Coffee Cake Muffins
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease the pan.
Step 2
In a small bowl, stir together the ⅓ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3
Prepare the streusel topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter with a fork until coarse crumbs form.
Set aside.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Mix in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Do not overmix.
Step 7
Fill each muffin liner about one-third full.
Sprinkle a spoonful of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
Add another scoop of muffin batter until each liner is about three-quarters full.
Top generously with the streusel mixture.
Step 8
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Step 9
Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled muffins before serving.
Tips for the Best Coffee Cake Muffins
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- Sour cream creates extra moist muffins.
- Add plenty of streusel—it makes the bakery-style crumb topping everyone loves.
- Let the muffins cool slightly before glazing so the drizzle stays visible.
- Enjoy them slightly warm for the best flavor.
Variations
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel.
- Mix mini chocolate chips into the batter.
- Add diced apples for Apple Coffee Cake Muffins.
- Stir blueberries into the batter for a fruity twist.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar over the streusel before baking for extra crunch.
Storage
Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Can I Freeze Coffee Cake Muffins?
Yes! Freeze the muffins (without the glaze if possible) in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and drizzle with fresh glaze before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
Yes! Plain full-fat Greek yogurt works as an excellent substitute.
Why are my muffins dense?
Overmixing the batter can create dense muffins. Mix only until the flour disappears.
Can I make these ahead?
Absolutely! They’re perfect for meal prep and taste wonderful the next morning with a cup of coffee.
More Breakfast Recipes You’ll Love
If you love homemade breakfast treats, be sure to try my Coffee Cake, Banana Bread, Zucchini Bread, Sourdough Discard Pancakes, Homemade Pancakes, French Toast, Cinnamon Roll Cookies, and Breakfast Muffins for even more family favorites.
Jennie’s Thoughts
These Coffee Cake Muffins combine everything you love about classic cinnamon coffee cake in one perfectly portable breakfast treat. From the sweet cinnamon sugar center to the buttery crumb topping and simple glaze, every bite is soft, tender, and packed with cozy cinnamon flavor. Whether you’re baking for brunch, the holidays, or simply stocking the freezer with easy breakfasts, these muffins are guaranteed to disappear fast.
