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.
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.
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.
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!
For the Muffins
For the Cinnamon Swirl
For the Streusel Topping
For the Glaze
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