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Single muffin unwrapped on the liner and more muffins on a cooling rack.

Buttermilk Spice Muffins

Recipe by: Erin
Moist muffins with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg are made perfect with a crumbly streusel topping.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Muffins

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (325 grams)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • ½ cup butter, softened (1 stick, 113 grams)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (237 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

  • ¼ cup brown sugar (55 grams)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper muffin liners.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until fluffy and pale in color. Add in the sugar and butter, and continue beating for 1-2 minutes. Next, mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  • Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, where no flour remains.
  • Scoop batter into muffin liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  • Mix the topping ingredients in a small bowl. Scoop a heaping tablespoon onto the top of each muffin.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

  • For an even more moist muffin try replacing half of the butter with canola or vegetable oil.
  • Cook miniature muffins for 12-15 minutes, and jumbo muffins for 25-30 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
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