If you love the cozy flavor of brown sugar and cinnamon, these brown sugar cinnamon muffins with streusel topping are the ultimate treat. They’re moist, fluffy, and topped with a buttery crumble that adds the perfect crunch. Made with brown sugar in both the muffin batter and the crumble, these muffins have a rich, caramel-like sweetness that makes them taste just like bakery-style muffins.
Soft and fluffy brown sugar cinnamon muffins topped with a buttery streusel crumble. Easy to make, full of warm cinnamon flavor, and perfect for breakfast or tea time.
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Muffins
✔️ Rich caramel-like sweetness from brown sugar
✔️ Moist, soft, and fluffy muffins
✔️ Crunchy streusel topping made with brown sugar & cinnamon
✔️ Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts
✔️ Easy to make with basic ingredients
🥄 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Muffins: ( makes 12 muffins)
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All-purpose flour – 135 gms
Corn Flour - 15 gms
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Baking powder – 1 1/4 tsp
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Salt – ¼ tsp
Butter - 85 gms
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Brown sugar – 150 gms (lightly packed)
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Egg – 2
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Curd - 120 ml
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Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
For the Brown Sugar Streusel Crumble:
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All-purpose flour – 60 gms
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Brown sugar – 65 gms
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Ground cinnamon – 1 tsp
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Cold butter – 56 gms (cubed)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
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Preheat oven – Set to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
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Make the streusel – In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Rub in cold butter with fingers or fork until crumbly, it should look like sand. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
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Mix wet ingredients – In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar till light and fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time. Beat well till mixed then add vanilla and curd till you get a smooth batter.
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Combine dry ingredients – Sift flour, baking powder, corn flour and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture.
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Fill muffin cups – Spoon batter into muffin liners (¾ full). Sprinkle a generous layer of brown sugar streusel on top.
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Bake – Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool & Enjoy – Let cool slightly before serving. The crunchy streusel on top adds the perfect texture!
💡 Tips for Perfect Muffins
✨ Use light brown sugar for a subtle caramel taste, or dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
✨ Chill the streusel before baking so it stays crumbly instead of melting.
✨ Don’t overmix the batter—mix until just combined for soft muffins.
✨ Store muffins in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
These brown sugar muffins with cinnamon streusel pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. Serve them warm for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a simple dessert.
🏆 Conclusion
With their rich flavor and crunchy topping, these brown sugar cinnamon muffins with streusel crumble are a cozy, bakery-style treat you can easily make at home. Moist, flavorful, and topped with a buttery crunch, they’re sure to become your favorite muffin recipe.
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