Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

from 41 votes

Soft, ultra-moist coffee cake muffins layered with buttery brown sugar cinnamon streusel inside and on top. Made with sour cream for a tender crumb and loaded with plenty of crumble, they’re everything you love about classic coffee cake, just in handheld form.

I first published this recipe in 2012, and after more batches than I can count, it’s still one of my most reliable brunch recipes. The recipe is the original, tried-and-tested favorite, but I’ve given the images a glow-up.

Coffee cake muffins with cinnamon streusel in a muffin pan, with one on a plate, sliced open and slathered with butter.

If you’re like me, then you like a little coffee cake with your streusel, which is exactly what this recipe delivers. Each coffee cake muffin is layered with cinnamon-sugar crumbles inside and topped with even more, so you get that bakery-style streusel in every single bite.

The secret to keeping them ultra-moist and fluffy? Sour cream. It adds a subtle tang and keeps the crumb soft for days.

While I’m all for a classic slice of coffee cake (hello, raspberry sour cream coffee cake!), there’s just something about the appeal of a handheld breakfast. Which means you can skip the forks and either spoon the batter directly into a greased muffin pan or use your muffin wrappers of choice.

Although the words “coffee cake” may prompt you to serve these muffins for breakfast or brunch, the truth is, they’re just as good as an any-time snack as they are as dessert… preferably while still warm and slathered with plenty of butter.

These Coffee Cake Muffins Are:

  • Packed with warm flavors of cinnamon, brown sugar, butter and vanilla
  • Ultra-moist with a soft, tender crumb thanks to sour cream
  • Layered with cinnamon streusel inside and generously topped with more

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe is made using basic ingredients you likely already have on hand. I’ve also provided substitutions when possible.

Ingredients to make coffee cake muffins with a cinnamon streusel topping.

  • Flour: All-purpose flour provides the perfect crumb.
  • Baking powder & baking soda: The baking powder provides lift, while the baking soda reacts with the sour cream to keep the crumb tender and balanced.
  • Butter: You’ll need slightly softened butter (soft enough to mash, not greasy) for the streusel and proper room-temperature butter for the batter.
  • Oil: I originally developed this recipe with vegetable oil, which helps the muffins stay moist for days. A neutral-flavored olive oil, avocado oil or melted coconut oil all work well, too.
  • Granulated sugar & brown sugar: White sugar keeps the batter light, while brown sugar gives the streusel its classic, caramel-like depth.
  • Cinnamon: A key flavor in the streusel.
  • Eggs: Two eggs bind everything together, add structure and create that soft, fluffy interior.
  • Sour cream: Just like in my go-to chocolate chip scones recipe, sour cream adds a subtle tang and incredible moisture, keeping these muffins tender without feeling heavy. You could use Greek yogurt as a substitute.
  • Vanilla extract: For flavor. Have you ever made homemade vanilla extract? It requires just two simple ingredients!

This is the same base batter I use in my blueberry coffee cake muffins, just without the fruit, so you can easily turn these into a berry-filled variation if you’d like.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Cinnamon Streusel Topping

My favorite part of these muffins is the cinnamon-sugar crumbles. Not only does the streusel get piled generously on top, but we’re layering it inside each muffin too, so you get that buttery cinnamon crunch in every single bite.

You’ll need flour, sugar, cinnamon and slightly softened cubed butter. Slightly softened is key here. If your butter is too warm, the streusel will turn into a paste instead of crumbles. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a fork until the mixture looks like wet sand. Like this:

Cinnamon streusel topping in a bowl with a fork.

Overview: How to Make Coffee Cake Muffins

Once the streusel is ready, it’s time to make the batter. Whisk the dry ingredients together in one bowl and set them aside.

Beat together the butter, oil and sugar until well combined, then add the eggs one at a time. The mixture may look slightly broken or uneven at this stage—that’s completely normal. It will come together once the dry ingredients are added.

Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, sour cream and vanilla. The batter will be noticeably thicker than a typical muffin batter. Don’t be tempted to thin it out. The moment you no longer see streaks of flour, stop mixing. Overmixing is the fastest route to dense, tough muffins.

It will look like this:

Sour cream coffee cake batter in a stand mixer bowl.

Now the best part: the layering. Fill each muffin cup about one-third full with batter, sprinkle with streusel, then top with more batter until the cups are about two-thirds full. Finish with a generous layer of streusel on top. I like to gently press the crumbs into the batter so they adhere as the muffins rise.

Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes. The tops may look golden before the centers are fully set, so always check with a toothpick before pulling them from the oven.

I love to serve these hot from the oven slathered with homemade butter. Whip up a bowl of my fave Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing and your breakfast or brunch spread is complete!

Freshly baked crumb cake muffins in a muffin pan.

FAQs

Why are they called coffee cake muffins if there’s no coffee in them?

Coffee cake gets its name from the tradition of serving it alongside a cup of coffee. Think of it as the perfect pairing, not an ingredient.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?

Yes! Full-fat or 2% plain Greek yogurt works as a 1:1 substitute for sour cream and will give you similar moisture and a slight tang. I don’t recommend nonfat yogurt, as it can make the crumb slightly drier.

Why did my streusel sink or fall off the muffins?

Streusel can sink or slide off if the muffin cups are overfilled. Fill each cup only about two-thirds full and gently press the streusel into the batter before baking to help it adhere.

If your streusel melted into the muffins instead of staying crumbly, the butter was likely too soft when you made it.

Can I add fruit to these coffee cake muffins?

Absolutely. Blueberries or diced strawberries are my favorites. Gently fold in about 1 cup of fruit after mixing the batter, then layer with streusel as directed. Keep in mind that very juicy fruit may slightly extend the bake time.

If you’re craving a fruit version, you’ll love my Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins with Streusel, which use this same base batter.

Bakery-style sour cream coffee cake muffins with a cinnamon streusel center and topping.
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Coffee Cake Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

These bakery-style coffee cake muffins are made with sour cream for an ultra-moist crumb and layered with buttery cinnamon streusel inside and out.
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.74 from 41 votes
Coffee cake muffins with cinnamon streusel in a muffin pan, with one on a plate, sliced open and slathered with butter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients 

  • Cooking spray

For the streusel:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white or packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened and cubed

For the batter:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions 

Make the streusel:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the butter, and using a fork, mash the mixture together until well combined. (The streusel should be the consistency of wet sand.) Set it aside.

Make the batter:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set it aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, oil and sugar on medium speed until well mixed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low, and then gradually beat in the flour mixture, sour cream and vanilla just until combined.
  • Layer the batter and streusel in the prepared muffin pan by spooning a portion of the batter, then a sprinkle of streusel, topped by another portion of batter and a final sprinkle of streusel on top.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes.
  • Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool slightly in the muffin pan before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.

Kelly’s Notes

  • The baking time will vary based on the size of your muffins. The key is to rely on the toothpick test to determine doneness.
  • To store: Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
  • To freeze: Let the muffins cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. The streusel topping holds up well.
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Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 156mg, Potassium: 147mg, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 435IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 69mg, Iron: 1.6mg

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  1. Valerie Freeman Wernicke says:

    Could I make this as a coffee cake or loaf? And how long at what temperature?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      That should absolutely work, Valerie! I just don’t have the time/temp since I haven’t tested that variation yet.

  2. Rose says:

    Hi, what can I use in place of the vegetable oil. Is coconut oil okay? Or butter? Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Rose! Any other neutral-flavored oil will work in a 1:1 sub, including coconut oil, avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil. Enjoy!

  3. Margaret G McCafferty says:

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe about a hundred times. It is pretty much foolproof. We sell it as jumbo muffins in our food turck. I often make a couple of batahcs of streusel ahead and keep it in containers in the fridge. That way I can just whip up the batter and get baking.
    It is one of our top two itmes and customers come back again and again and get quite cross when we sell out.
    This recipe will make six jumbo muffins. I fill the cups to the top using all the batter. Cook time for jumbo muffins is 33 min. Thay puff up beautifullly and are pretty much irristiable.
    Thanks for sharing,

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love reading this, Margaret, and I’m so glad you and your customers are enjoying the recipe!

  4. Lesley says:

    Hi, I was wondering if freezing the muffins after they are done would work, and then defrosting and warming by putting in a toaster oven?
    Thanks!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Lesley! That should work, but the texture of course won’t be as great as if they’re baked fresh. Let e know if you try it!

  5. Nancy says:

    5 stars
    My family loved them. Recipe was easy to follow. Very delicious.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Nancy!

  6. katie says:

    4 stars
    yummy! i would reccomend thinning out the batter a little bit bc it was hard to get out of my scoop into the pans! once i did thin it out it made it much easier and the difference between the thinned out ones (w/water) vs non thinned out are the same! otherwise yum

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thanks for your note, Katie! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  7. Gail says:

    Directions don’t show adding sour cream and vanilla. How come?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Gail – They are listed in Step 3 under MAKE THE BATTER. :)

  8. Natalie says:

    3 stars
    Sorry but so dry! I went back to make sure I had done everything correctly….good topping but muffin was heavy and not tasty.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Natalie. I’ve never experienced these muffins being dry.

  9. Cecilie says:

    Really fluffy and good on taste, but the streusel sank to the bottom in all the muffins. Not sure why…?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Cecilie! The streusel may sink if your oven temp is off. Did the muffins bake up well otherwise?

  10. Jay Francis says:

    3 stars
    This is a tough call. The photo of these looked fantastic. And, I had a cup of sour cream to use. I followed the recipe to the letter. And my oven temp is well calibrated. I ended up with a “needs to be baked more” center at the same time that the streusel on top was going brown to the point of tasting burned. So If I do this recipe again, I’m gonna hold off adding the top layer of streusel until the baking progresses. I still have hopes for this turning out to be a decent recipe, because of the photo.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I hope you enjoyed the recipe, Jay!

  11. maria monroe says:

    I would suggest you include weight measurements in your recipes. It makes it so much easier.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thanks for your suggestion, Maria. I’ll keep that in consideration when developing new recipes. :)

  12. Anna-Marie says:

    5 stars
    Delightful! Thank you for sharing your culinary talents.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Anna-Marie! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  13. Linda says:

    These muffins are GREAT, my husband’s favorite!! Just wondering, can I make the recipe in a bundt pan? If so, what would the baking time be? TIA

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Linda – I’ve never made this recipe using a bundt pan so unfortunately, I’m not sure about the bake time. Would love to hear your results if you give it a shot!

  14. Liz says:

    5 stars
    Very, very good recipe! I didn’t have a full two cups of sour cream, so I added a good size dollop of mayonnaise.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Liz!

      1. Karen S says:

        5 stars
        Made these tonight cause I only had light brown sugar on hand and all other recipes for coffee cake muffins had dark brown sugar. They turned out delicious and moist. Personally I like to add a little more cinnamon to the streusel.

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Karen!

  15. Susan J Gallup says:

    5 stars
    These muffins are wonderful. Be very generous with streusel. I put a tablespoon in the middle and a heaping tablespoon on top. I doubled the recipe and had 30 very nice size muffins. These are my go to for Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Susan!

    2. Lisa X says:

      5 stars
      I 1/2 the amount of streusel and replace with chopped pecans. I also swapped out Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a bit more protein.

      This is a weekend favorite at our house.

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        Love reading this, Lisa! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  16. Brenda groenestege says:

    5 stars
    These are amazing muffins! My family’s #1 choice! I had apples that weren’t as crisp as I like, so I made an apple compote and added a layer of that in the middle, topped with the streusel mix, and then a layer of batter, then top it off with a generous amount of streusel and turned out to be stunningly delicious I doubled the batch, so for the apple stuffed recipe, I used my own oatmeal streusel recipe (2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups instant oatmeal, 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter), and with the 2nd recipe, I made a quick blueberry compote, added a dollop of that in between the layers, used the Just a Taste streusel recipe, and I had to substitute lime for lemon in the glaze, and they were scrumptious . I can’t wait to share this recipe with my friends and family! I’ve already printed off 25 copies of your recipe to hand out to everyone who tastes one… cause they always want the recipe after tasting them. Thanks for laying down the groundwork so we can just play with it, along with the original recipe… these will all be handed down labeled “Family Favourites”

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YUM! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Brenda! And thanks so much for sharing it with your friends and family! :)

    2. Marianne says:

      5 stars
      I make these often.
      Sometimes I throw in blueberries in a few. My kids like them as is.
      I appreciate that they’re sweet enough for breakfast, but not too sweet.

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Marianne!

  17. Sara says:

    5 stars
    These muffins came out perfect! They are very moist and delicious :).

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Sara!

  18. Michele C. says:

    4 stars
    My muffins had only a trace of struesel inside because I did not realize how much I should have sprinkled in between the bottom and top layers. I suggest that the struesel is divided in half, and then make sure you use half in the filling, and half as the topping. In an effort to make a healthier muffin, I substituted 1 cup white whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup wheat germ for some of the white flour. The muffins came out well. Will try again, and maybe even try some whole wheat flour. Thanks for the nice recipe.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thanks for your notes, Michele! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  19. Marianne says:

    The muffins are delicious but seem to take longer to cook.
    Should I try a higher temp.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Marianne – Oven temperatures can cause great variances in the bake time. Do you have an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is running at the correct temperature? And was the rack in the center of the oven?

  20. Sandy says:

    5 stars
    Loved these muffins. Very light and not overly sweet.
    The recipe actually made 15 muffins in my tins.
    Can’t wait to share with neighbor & friends!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sandy!

  21. Farah says:

    5 stars
    Turned out amazing. I used vegan sour cream too!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Farah!

  22. Marea says:

    4 stars
    I added 1tsp cinnamon to batter and I needed a bit more flour in the streusel to get a better consistency. I started the muffins at 425 for a few mins before dropping the temp to 350 until toothpick comes clean to get a nice doom shape. Wonderful muffins they were gone by the next morning

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Marea!

  23. Ashley says:

    5 stars
    Came out great! Husband also loved them!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled to read this, Ashley!

  24. Shruby says:

    5 stars
    My young adult son says these are the “bomb!” We all liked them too.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so happy to read this!

  25. Cathy Creamer says:

    5 stars
    These are fantastic made them today for my 75 yr old neighbor she loved them too

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled to read this, Cathy!

  26. Rachel says:

    5 stars
    I had to modify for family allergies but still was very good with GF flour and vegan butter/sour cream. This was a great treat for a lazy Saturday brunch.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Rachel!

  27. Kristen Garrison says:

    5 stars
    These were delicious! I didn’t have light brown sugar so I used a 50-50 mix of dark brown and white sugar in the strudel. It browned nicely and was delicious The batter portion did not brown even when done but it looked delightful with the dark strudel. Easily one of my favorites!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Kristen!

  28. Julia Laine says:

    Delicious coffee cake muffins I have come across in years
    Moist, flavourful , easy to make – son in laws favourite muffins

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Julia!

  29. Katrina says:

    I’m wondering if the batter would be too wet to add 1/2 cup of cookie butter (biscoff) to this. What do you think, cause this recipe looks spot on!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Katrina – I’ve never tried that so I can’t say with certainty what the resulting texture would be like. Let me know if you give it a shot!

  30. Susan Gallup says:

    5 stars
    I have made these several times and LOVE them Today I had some apples that needed to be used. I took 2 cups of finely chopped apples tossed them with 2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. I folded into the batter t the very end Baked for 30 minutes (the muffins tins were full but since the batter is thick they did really well). They came out amazing.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love your addition of chopped apples, Susan! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  31. chris stegen says:

    Could you bake this recipe in a 9×13 pan? How long?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’ve never tried that so unfortunately I can’t weigh in on this!

  32. Teresa says:

    4 stars
    Really good muffins – made to split with a neighbor… Appearance remained very pale – I kept longer in the even than needed for toothpick test and spring back test but I could not get the browning I expected. I gave up so I would not burn them or dry them out. I’ve never had that happen. Presentation was an important thing I was looking for. My husband says they taste great but I cannot taste them… (He’s very reliable…) Maybe I should use brown sugar in batter rather than white???

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Teresa – Did you use white or brown sugar for the streusel topping?

  33. Ivelisse says:

    I was wondering if this would make double if you use a regular muffin tin ?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi there! Yes, this recipe will yield roughly double the number of muffins if you use a regular-sized muffin tin. Also, regular-sized muffins could take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes. The key is to rely on the toothpick test to determine doneness.

  34. Peewee says:

    Light and lovely muffins! Can’t wait for morning coffee!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  35. s says:

    Did you bake these in a jumbo muffin tin, or just overfill a regular muffin tin? Wondering if this makes 6 or 12 actual jumbo muffins. TIA!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi! This recipe yields 12 jumbo muffins (I used a jumbo muffin pan).

  36. Jay says:

    These were SO good! I’ve made them twice already to share with friends :) Amazing with coffee! thanks for the recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Jay!

  37. Tammy says:

    5 stars
    I just took mine out of the oven. They are HUGE! I am letting them cook a bit before I taste one! Can’t wait…. thanks for the recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Tammy! Enjoy!

  38. pauline morris says:

    5 stars
    WE LOVE THIS RECIPE…………AWESOME!!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled to hear this, Pauline!

  39. Paula Willis says:

    5 stars
    Hi….I’ve made this twice now in a cake version. 9×9 pan 350 for about 40 minutes. I also used yogurt instead of sour cream. Basically the same thing. Plus I added nuts to the streusel. Can I tell you how delicious this is. Thanks for sharing. This is a forever recipe. For me, I like the cake version instead of muffins. Thanks again. ;)

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Awesome! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Paula!

  40. Linda says:

    Could these be baked as an actual coffee cake instead of muffins?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Linda! I’ve never tried that with this recipe so I can’t say with certainty what the results will be. And just remember to adjust the baking time. Let me know if you give it shot!

  41. Jessica says:

    4 stars
    Hi! I made these exactly as directed. They taste really good, but when taking them out of the muffin tins, the muffins split where the inner layer of streusel is. I think I might leave that out next time, or swirl it in a bit.

    Good recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jessica!

  42. Madison says:

    Could you hand mix the batter instead of using a mixer? I’m so excited to try your delicious recipe but unfortunately I don’t have a mixer!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Madison – A handheld beater works, or just some elbow grease :)

  43. Shelley williams says:

    Can you make the batter in advance?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Shelley! I’ve never made this batter in advance so I can’t say for certainty what the results would be but I think it *should* keep overnight. However you’ll liking need to increase the bake time slightly so rely on the toothpick test to determine doneness. Let me know if you give it a shot!

  44. Diana says:

    4 stars
    These came out really good, thank you for a great recipe! I did reduce the butter and oil to 1/4 cup each, they still came out really moist because of the full cup of sour cream. And I added oats to the top streusel for an extra crunch.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Diana!

  45. pauline morris says:

    5 stars
    WE HAVE MADE YOUR MUFFINS AGAIN THEY ARE SOOO GOOD WITH A BIG CUP OF COFFEE!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! Thrilled you’re enjoying the recipe, Pauline!

  46. pauline morris says:

    5 stars
    JACK AND I HAVE MADE YOUR MUFFINS, THEY ARE AWESOME, WE WILL BE MAKING THEM AGAIN ON SATURDAY THANK YOU!!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the muffins, Pauline!

  47. Rachael says:

    Can you make it without sour cream ?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Rachael – You could use Greek yogurt as a substitute!

  48. Jonathan says:

    Should specify in the recipe to use a jumbo muffin tin. Way too much batter for a standard muffin tin.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Jonathan! I do specify this in the “Kelly’s Notes” section. :)

  49. Sunshine baker says:

    4 stars
    It made 22 muffins with the yellow scoop. I put walnuts in half of the topping. They baked for 15-16 min at 350 F. They are tasty and have a nice texture. Next time I will try them with the brown sugar topping.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Awesome! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  50. Mary Idarius says:

    I made this in a loaf pan. Just a warning to anyone else who wants to try using a loaf pan: it was still uncooked in the center after an hour. I upped the heat to 375. After about fifteen more minutes it was done! Nice recipe though. Next time I’ll see what happens in a ring pan.

  51. Steve G says:

    Good Basic Sour Cream Muffin Recipe! Take this Recipe To The Best by my Copying from Memory a German Bakery in a small town of Northern Wisconsin.
    Cut Struesel amount in Half Too Much!
    Add 1 tsp Cinnamon and 1 tsp Nutmeg

    For Batter Add 2 tsp Cinnamon and 1 tsp Nutmeg
    Wunderbar!

  52. Melanie says:

    Is there no coffee in the recipe, or are they meant to be had with a cup of coffee?

    Going to try and make them anyway because I love streusel, but just thought I would ask

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Melanie! “Coffee cake” is just the name of the dish, since this type of muffin/cake is commonly served with a cup of coffee. :)

  53. caleb vanhoose says:

    another way of keeping things fresh is by freezing your muffins in bags. my mom was a home cake decorator and se would freeze her cake scraps and they would still be fresh a few days later. you should also freeze them while the muffins are still warm, because then they keep that moist consistency.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thanks for the tip, Caleb!

  54. Tamara says:

    5 stars
    These were absolutely delicious. I added a little nutmeg and doubled the crumb topping.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Tamara!

  55. Stacey says:

    5 stars
    These are okay as is…..add raspberries or blueberries or a fruit of your choice and they become outstanding. Thanks for this keeper!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Stacey! Love your addition of berries!

  56. Melissa T says:

    5 stars
    These were so delicious! Can’t wait to make them again!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Melissa!

  57. Patti says:

    5 stars
    Loved these muffins. Do you think I could add raspberries or blueberries?

  58. Katrina says:

    These were delicious! What do you find is the best way to store the leftovers to keep them fresh?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed them, Katrina! I’d keep any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

  59. Arooli says:

    Do you think they’d still come out as high if I baked them in muffin liners rather than directly in a muffin tin?

    I’ve been loving the taste of almond extract in my muffins. Would it work in this recipe instead of vanilla?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi there! I don’t see why not! The key is to rely on the toothpick test to determine doneness. Substituting almond extract in place of vanilla should work, too!

  60. Daphne Ho says:

    There is no coffee in the ingredients, it’s called coffee coffee cake? Also 1/3 softened…?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Daphne! Thanks so much for catching that typo. I’ve updated the ingredient list to say “softened butter.” Also, “coffee cake” is just the name of the dish, since this type of muffin/cake is commonly served with a cup of coffee. :)

  61. Kayan Hewitt says:

    This is a delicious recipe. I had a small amount of rhubarb, strawberries and raspberries in my freezer (probably 1 cup total combined) I added a 1/2 cup sugar more to this recipe and stirred in the fruit and the end. I had to bake them about 30 minutes – THEY WERE AMAZING!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kayan!

  62. Diane says:

    Hi Irma, glad you asked this! I scrolled down just to see if I was the only one lol!!

  63. Yadira says:

    Hi! I was wondering if you can make these into mini bundt cakes? And do you think the struesel would melt into the cake instead of it being all yummy and crumbly?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi there! I don’t see why not! If you bake them at the same temp, and just adjust the time, it should work out. Let me know if you give it a shot!

  64. Christine says:

    Can I double this recipe?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Absolutely, Christine! Just remember to adjust the baking time if you change the size of the muffins.

  65. Marie says:

    These were terrific muffins – really moist and delicious!

  66. Jamie Lee says:

    Any idea how I might change this up a little to make banana coffee cake? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this recipe… but I have these ripe bananas staring at me that need to me made into something delicious! I keep looking at recipes, but this one is always the one I come back to, I just don’t know how I would adjust the batter to add in the bananas. Thanks so much in advance!!

  67. Gabby says:

    These were amazing. Soft, moist and full of flavour. But I think I used the butter at the wrong temperature for the streusel. I guess it was too soft so I didnt get that “crumble” texture. Instead I put in the centre of the muffin so when it baked, you had a little spiced surprise in the middle. But AMAZING recipe!!!!

  68. Jordan says:

    They turned out beautifully. The batter was delicious–I almost wanted to eat it right out of the bowl!

  69. Jamie Lee says:

    I just made these, substituting the sour cream with greek yogurt. Oh my wow are they delicious!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Awesome substitution, Jamie Lee!

  70. Lori Gaudreau says:

    Absolutely delicious! My boys loved them.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lori!

  71. irma botones says:

    dumb question… coffee cake without coffee in the ingredients?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Irma! “Coffee Cake” is just the name of the dish, since this type of muffin/cake is commonly served with a cup of coffee :)

  72. emily says:

    i also added chopped pecans to the streusel! very nice added touch :)

  73. Lisa says:

    These just came out of the oven and the house smells wonderful!

  74. Mandie says:

    I Made these today as I had sour cream that was about to expire. I also added pieces of apple, and baked them in tall silicon muffin pans. What a great tasting and moist muffin.

  75. sally says:

    My topping didn’t turn out quite like yours but sure was yummy before baked lol. Will definately try again. Maybe it was the brown sugar….

  76. Aerin says:

    Could you substitute the sour cream for Greek yoghurt?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Aerin! I haven’t tried substituting in yogurt in this recipe, but if it’s the full-fat yogurt, you should have a pretty similar result (just don’t use non-fat). I’ve also read that you need to add an additional teaspoon of baking soda. Hope that helps!

  77. Meghan says:

    Yes, I’m all about the streusel & these are gorgeous!

  78. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says:

    Wow, just look at that gorgeous crumb topping! I will most definitely have to try this!

  79. Eliana says:

    These muffins look so comforting and delicious. Just perfect!

  80. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says:

    Kelly,

    This looks amazingly yummy. I want it, with a cup of coffee. Can never get enough coffee :D

  81. Jenny @ BAKE says:

    Your photos are making my mouth water! what a brilliant snack!

  82. JulieD says:

    These look perfect!! I love them, Kelly!

  83. cassie says:

    Oh yeah, the streusel is actually why I eat coffee cake in the first place. I love that crumbly brown sugar topping!

  84. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says:

    I’ll have one! Love anything coffee cake!