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Coffee Cake Muffins: The Best Indulgent Treat for Your Mornings

Coffee Cake Muffins
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These Coffee Cake Muffins are the perfect indulgent treat to start your day. They’re soft, fluffy, and packed with a delicious coffee cake flavor that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if using) for the topping.
  6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, sprinkle with the topping, then add more batter on top.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a coffee glaze on top after baking.
  • These muffins pair perfectly with your morning coffee or tea.

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