Description
Craving a cozy treat that feels like a bakery indulgence but is easy enough for a weekday? These Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Swirl are the perfect answer. They’re soft and fluffy with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and a golden crumb topping. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast, easy recipe, healthy snack (yes, they freeze well!), or brunch-ready food ideas—this one’s for you. Drizzled with a light vanilla glaze, they’re a winning combo of breakfast and dessert in one. Great for breakfast ideas, dessert boards, or anytime comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup brown sugar (for swirl)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
1/3 cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
3 tablespoons melted butter (for crumb topping)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the swirl; set aside.
3. In another bowl, make the crumb topping by mixing 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons melted butter. Stir with a fork until crumbly.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 and 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
5. In a separate bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla.
6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin liner. Add 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture. Top with more batter and then crumble topping.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Allow muffins to cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until glaze forms. Drizzle over cooled muffins. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra flavor kick, use Saigon cinnamon in both the swirl and crumb topping.
These muffins freeze beautifully. Wrap them individually and thaw overnight or microwave for 20–30 seconds.
To make them dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter and milk alternatives like almond or oat milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: coffee cake muffins, cinnamon swirl muffins, quick breakfast, easy muffin recipe, dessert muffin