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Strawberry Crumb Cake Muffins Recipe

These strawberry crumb cake muffins recipe deliver bakery-style bliss with moist strawberry-studded batter under a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. Perfectly tender and bursting with fresh berry flavor, they're ideal for breakfast or snacks that everyone craves.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE BATTER:
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240g) sour cream
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (225g) fresh strawberries, chopped and tossed in 1 tbsp flour
  • FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (56g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry blender
  • Whisk

Method
 

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  2. Step 1: Prepare the crumb topping by mixing 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender until crumbly like coarse sand, forming pea-sized pieces. Chill in fridge while making batter to keep it crisp during baking—visual cue is no large butter chunks.
  3. Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Whisk dry batter ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt) in a large bowl until uniform, ensuring no lumps for even rise.
  4. Step 3: In another bowl, beat eggs then mix in sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in flour-coated strawberries to distribute fruit without crushing, preserving juicy pockets.
  5. Step 4: Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring just 10-15 times until barely combined—batter should be thick and lumpy to avoid tough muffins; overmixing develops gluten.
  6. Step 5: Scoop batter into muffin cups (3/4 full), top generously with chilled crumbs, pressing lightly. Bake 20-24 minutes until golden and toothpick shows moist crumbs.
  7. Step 6: Cool in tin 5 minutes, then on rack. Best warm, but store as noted for freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 350 | Carbohydrates: 48 | Protein: 5 | Fat: 15 | Fiber: 2 | Sugar: 25

Notes

STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days or refrigerate 5 days. Freeze wrapped up to 3 months; thaw and reheat at 300°F for 5 min.
MAKE AHEAD: Crumb topping up to 2 days ahead, chilled. Batter can rest 30 min unrefrigerated.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Dairy-free? Use yogurt and vegan butter. Gluten-free: 1:1 blend + xanthan gum.
PRO TIPS: Room-temp eggs prevent curdling; flour-coat berries to stop sinking; don't overbake or muffins dry out.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Warm with butter or iced coffee; pair with yogurt parfait or fresh salad for brunch presentation.
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