Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Leftover Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake Muffins, a scrumptious treat designed to elevate your breakfast or brunch. These muffins are infused with layers of tangy cranberry sauce and topped with a sweet, buttery crumb that adds an irresistible crunch. Perfect for using up leftover cranberry sauce from holiday meals, they present a unique flavor profile that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether enjoyed on a cozy weekend morning or served at a festive gathering, these muffins promise to impress with their moist texture and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 tsp ground green cardamom (for crumb topping)
- pinch of salt (for crumb topping)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted, for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix buttermilk and sour cream into the butter mixture until combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon half of the batter into the muffin cups; add cranberry sauce on top, then layer with remaining batter and more cranberry sauce if desired.
- Sprinkle crumb topping over each muffin before baking for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg