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Crumb Cake Muffins

Crumb Cake Muffins
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Delight your mornings with moist, fluffy Crumb Cake Muffins topped with a golden, crunchy streusel. These easy-to-make muffins combine tender cake texture with a crumbly topping, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they offer a cozy, comforting flavor that can be enjoyed plain or with added fruits or nuts.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Streusel Topping: Combine cold butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a bowl; mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside in the fridge to keep cold.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and a bit of sugar. This dry mix creates the perfect base for your muffin batter.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy, then stir in vanilla extract and milk. This mixture brings moisture and flavor to the muffins.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Overmixing will make the muffins tough, so stop once everything is incorporated.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups and Add Streusel: Spoon batter into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling about three-quarters full, then generously sprinkle the crumb topping over each muffin.
  6. Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the crumbs are golden and crunchy.

Notes

  • Keep butter chilled to create the perfect crumbly topping texture.
  • Stir batter gently to keep muffins tender and avoid dense muffins.
  • Use fresh baking powder for proper rising and fluffiness.
  • Use an oven thermometer for consistent baking results.
  • Fill muffin cups evenly to help muffins bake uniformly and look beautiful.

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