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Apple Coffee Cake Muffins

Indulgent Apple Coffee Cake Muffins That’ll Warm Your Heart

Delightful Apple Coffee Cake Muffins filled with warm spices and crisp apples, perfect for a cozy dessert or breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Whimsical Brunch Creations
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Feel free to substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can work in a pinch
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust according to your spice preference
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s chilled before cutting in
Muffin Batter
  • 2 Large Eggs Use room temperature eggs for even blending
  • 1 cup White Sugar Reduce for a less sweet muffin if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable/Canola Oil Melted coconut oil can be a substitute
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla to elevate the taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Try a gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Feel free to increase for more spice
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Freshly grated is best for depth
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Essential for a well-balanced flavor
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for proper rising
  • 1 cup Sour Cream (or Greek Yogurt) Buttermilk or almond milk are good alternatives
  • 1 cup Crisp-Sweet Apple (like Honeycrisp) Avoid tart apples unless combining with sweet varieties
Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to your sweetness preference
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half Switch to milk for a lighter version
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth that complements the muffins

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Prepare the Muffins
  1. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel. Cut in chilled unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and white sugar together. Gradually add the oil and vanilla extract while mixing.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, and fold in the chopped apples.
  6. Divide the batter among muffin cups, and top each with streusel.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth, drizzle over cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for an extra cozy treat. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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