Muffins

July 18, 2022

Bakery-style coffee cake muffins

Let me cut right to the chase.

Does coffee cake actually have coffee in it? The answer is no.

I know, wilddd. So, why is it in the name? Whoever is the inventor of coffee cake just thought it would go really well with a hot cup of coffee – and well, they weren’t wrong.

As far as I can remember, my first experience with this breakfast treat wasn’t a good one. It was super dry, kind of stale and didn’t have great flavor. So, as I thought about curating a recipe for this redeemed treat, I wanted to be certain I created a moist, flavorful and unique cake.

What makes this coffee cake delicious?

  • Moist and flavorful – the key and secret ingredients are Greek yogurt and walnut oil. These two ingredients give the muffin a fluffy texture and nutty flavor.
  • The cinnamon swirl – the center of the muffins has a layer of brown sugar cinnamon which is undeniably every 90’s kid preferred flavor of anything.
  • The streusel topping – it’s everyone’s favorite part and bakery-style technique that adds the perfect crunch. Plus, I add sliced almonds to elevate the nutty flavor.
  • The vanilla glaze – a delightful hint of extra sweetness which balances out the streusel topping underneath it.

Why muffins and not a cake?

Let’s be real – this breakfast delight is crumbly as all get out, so when cutting 9-12 slices of this, you’re losing out on quality food! So, I decided why not make them into small and individualized muffins so they’re easily sharable and without the mess!

Huge bonus is when you go to serve these at brunch, your friends can grab as many as they want without having to wait for someone to be the first to cut the dessert. Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there.

Equipment Needed
  1. Muffin tin and paper cups
  2. Small and medium mixing bowls
  3. Whisk

If you give these muffins a try, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think! I know I say this often, but this is my new favorite recipe to-date and it does not disappoint. Bake these for your next brunch potluck and you’ll steal some hearts.

Bakery-style coffee cake muffins

A personal brunch favorite, this coffee cake has a crumbly streusel topping and a smooth vanilla glaze. A perfect marriage between cake and muffins, these are perfect for individual servings!

Author:

Lauren Negrete

Prep:

15

min

cook:

20

min

total:

35

min

Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 stick of butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup walnut oil
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt, room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the Streusel Topping

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep: First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line muffin tin with 12 paper cups. Second, combine and mix all cinnamon swirl ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Third, in a medium bowl combine streusel ingredients: flour, sugars, cinnamon, almonds and salt. Slowly add the melted butter until crumbs resemble course sand. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. In a Kitchen Aid or large mixing bowl, combine both sugars and butter. Mix on medium speed until aerated, light and fluffy. Add 1/4 cup walnut oil and mix. Then, add eggs one at a time mixing in between. Then lastly, add greek yogurt and vanilla extract mixing until just combined. Be sure not to over-mix!
  3. To the wet ingredients, slowly add the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Don’t overdo it.
  4. Assembly: Fill each muffin tin halfway full with muffin batter. Then, spoon and spread the cinnamon swirl over the batter. Then, fill the rest of the tin with muffin cup until it’s 3/4 full. Lastly, top each cup with streusel topping, gently pressing to make sure it adheres to the batter.
  5. Bake: Place in oven for 5 minutes at current temperature. Then, without opening the oven, lower temperature to 375 for 12-15 minutes to finish baking. When tops are golden brown and toothpick comes out clean, remove from oven. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
  6. Glaze: While cooling, combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine until reaching desired consistency.
  7. Eat:  Drizzle muffins with vanilla glaze and enjoy! Store remaining in airtight container of up to two days.

Recipe Notes:

  • Walnut oil – if you don't have it, you can substitute it with vegetable oil.
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