Description
Indulgent sour cream coffee cake muffins blend classic comfort with irresistible charm, offering a delightful twist on traditional morning treats. Moist crumb, rich cinnamon swirl, and delectable streusel topping invite you to savor each delicious bite of pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons flour (for topping)
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
Topping and Glaze Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and arranging paper liners inside a standard muffin tray for easy removal and clean presentation.
- Craft a rustic streusel mixture by combining brown sugar, ground cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until the texture resembles coarse, crumbly sand. Set this aromatic topping aside for later layering.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients including flour, leavening agents, and salt to ensure even distribution and smooth muffin texture.
- Using an electric mixer, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth foundation for the muffins.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, allowing each to fully integrate before adding the next. Blend in vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Gently fold sour cream and milk into the wet ingredients, creating a rich and tender base that will contribute to the muffins’ moisture.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent tough muffins. Stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, then sprinkle a generous layer of prepared streusel across the surface.
- Add another layer of batter to each cup, topping with the remaining streusel for a delightful crunch and visual appeal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, monitoring carefully and testing with a toothpick for complete cooking.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for several minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to prevent continued cooking.
- Optional: Create a simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla, drizzling elegantly over completely cooled muffins for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Elevate the texture by using room temperature ingredients, ensuring a smoother, more uniform batter that blends effortlessly.
- Prevent overmixing by gently folding dry ingredients into wet ingredients, which maintains the muffins’ tender crumb and light consistency.
- Customize the recipe by swapping sour cream with Greek yogurt for a protein boost or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Enhance freshness by storing muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg