Sour Cream Coffee Cake Muffins

Growing up my Nonnie used to make this sour cream coffee cake and for years I've said I need to make it. However, for one reason or another I've never got around to it. Recently I discovered this recipe for sour cream muffins and knew I needed to make them.

After eating these muffins and having them remind me so much of my Nonnie's coffee cake, I really need to make that coffee cake. 

These muffins are not overly sweet and are nice and moist. The streusel topping adds a subtle cinnamon flavor and even more deliciousness to an already delicious muffin. It is ridiculous hard for me not to eat more than one at a time.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake Muffins

Ingredients:

Streusel Topping

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Muffins

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

Streusel Topping

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or liner with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and cinnamon. 
3. Add the butter to the bowl and using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles course sand. Set aside.

Muffins

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the softened butter, oil and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
4. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the sour cream and vanilla.
5. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until completely combined, being careful not to over mix.
6. Spoon a slightly heaping tablespoon of batter into the prepare muffin cups. Using half of the streusel mixture sprinkle it evenly over the batter. Evenly spoon the remaining batter over the streusel mixture in the muffin cups. Evenly sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture on top of the batter.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until and inserted toothpick comes out clean.
8. Transfer the muffins to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 395
Total Fat		20.8g
Saturated Fat		9.7g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		1.8g
Monounsaturated Fat		6.8g
Cholesterol		76.7mg
Sodium		141.3mg
Total Carbohydrates		45.3g
Dietary Fiber		1g
Sugars		25.7g
Protein		5.5g
Calcium		47.2%
Iron		7.5%
Potassium		2mg
Vitamin A		9.5%
Vitamin C		0%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

Enjoy!!!

*Adapted from A Family Feast.