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Coffee Cake Porridge

April 10, 2017 by Dannii 60 Comments

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If you usually have a coffee with your breakfast, why not combine the two and put coffee in your breakfast and make this Coffee Cake Porridge. It’s like dessert for breakfast, which a coffee kick.

Coffee Cake Porridge

Are you one of those people that just can’t function before coffee? Does the thought of leaving the house without at least 3 cups drunk give you the jitters? I feel you! Without that first cup of coffee, I think that most of us feel like a zombie and if you have been up half the night with a baby, then coffee isn’t even optional. No matter what the day holds, it starts with coffee.

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Coffee Cake Porridge

Now, whilst your day might always start with a big mug of coffee, what if you could include some coffee in your breakfast too? Don’t have time for that second cup? Have some in your breakfast! It’s kind of genius when you think about it, even if I do say so myself! Plus, it is National Coffee Week, so what better time for a coffee recipe?

I am almost ashamed to say that it was only about a year ago that I tried coffee cake for the first time (the same goes for carrot cake). I don’t eat a lot of cake, and when I do I usually go for chocolate cake. Wanting to be a bit more adventurous with my cake selection, I went for a coffee cake and I almost hit myself for waiting so long to try it. It. Is. Delicious. But you don’t need telling that, right? You have been eating it all along, which is why you are here, to see how to turn it in to porridge.

Coffee Cake Porridge

Well, it doesn’t have that cakey texture, but it does have the sweetness and coffee flavour that you know and love from coffee cake. It also has raisins, which I know aren’t always included in coffee cakes, but my favourite coffee cakes have been ones with dried fruit in them. The same goes for walnuts, if they are not scattered on top of a coffee cake, then I just don’t want to know about it. Well, maybe you could twist my arm.

Coffee Cake Porridge

I know it’s a bit odd seeing a Porridge recipe after the glorious weekend we’ve had here in the UK.  The sun has been shining all weekend long and it’s been more smoothies than oats for breakfast.  We have visited a couple of new (new to us, they are pretty old), country houses and explored the gardens. In fact, we have hardly been home all weekend! Avery LOVES being outside, so we are making the most of it before she becomes a stroppy toddler that says no to everything.

Chatsworth House

This is Chatsworth House in Derbyshire – you might recognise it from Pride and Prejudice. Over 100 acres of grounds to be explored and Lady Avery was right at home.

Biddulph Grange

And this is Biddulph Grange in Staffordshire. Had it not been for our National Trust membership guide, we never would have known it existed, but it was the perfect spot for a picnic in the sunshine. Well, under the shade of the trees.

But, in true UK style, the nice weather can’t last. It has turned chilly again and that means porridge for breakfast. I remember always thinking that porridge was so boring when I was a kid, but that’s because a drizzle of golden syrup was about as creative as I got with toppings. There is so much that you can do with porridge and this coffee cake version is one of our favourite.

Coffee Cake Porridge

If you can’t quite bring yourself to go backwards towards winter breakfasts, then you could make this as overnight oats instead. Just mix some coffee in to your overnight oats mix and then top before eating. In fact, I am going to try that this week. Whichever way you decide to try it, I hope you find that it’s a new and delicious way to enjoy some java in the morning.

 

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Coffee Cake Porridge
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Coffee Cake Porridge
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 60 g / 0.6 Cup oats (I use rolled oats)
  • 250 ml / 1 Cup milk (we used cashew)
  • 125 ml /0.5 cup freshly brewed coffee
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg and ground ginger (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • Raisins and walnuts to serve (optional)
Instructions
  1. Firstly, put the oats, milk, brewed coffee, maple syrup and spices in a pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for around 5 minutes, until starting to thicken.

  2. Finally, divide the raisins and walnuts between bowls and serve.

 

Coffee Cake Porridge

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  1. Marieline says

    July 4, 2017 at 6:15 am

    Awesome recipe! I can’t wait to make one! By the way, the baby is so cuteeeeeeeeee!

    Reply
  2. Lucy Robertson says

    April 26, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Healthy as well as tasty. Love it simply delicious.bingo

    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    April 21, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Sounds Interesting!! I loved the concept 🙂

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  4. Barbara Whitney says

    April 18, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    It looks tasty! I would not mind trying it Dannii. I actually want to have some walnuts on top 🙂
    Hope all is well with you and your loved ones.

    Reply
  5. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    April 17, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    What a great recipe! And that sweet baby face. She stole the show!

    Reply
  6. Laura H says

    April 15, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Can’t believe how simple this is! It looks like a delicious start to the day 🙂

    Reply
  7. Deli says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:02 am

    Sometimes (like today for example :-P) I just go to your blog to watch the next great photos!

    Reply
  8. Lindsey says

    April 14, 2017 at 6:25 am

    This looks great, I would never of thought to of combined the two before.

    Reply
  9. Samantha Lindley says

    April 13, 2017 at 2:05 am

    AHHH, I’m so glad I read this post. I am (weirdly enough) a massive fan of porridge, and the many ways that you can do it. No really, I’ve experimented! 😛
    I’m not even a fan of coffee, but I am so tempted to add it to the list of ways to make porridge, that I may well give it a go. 😛

    Reply
  10. Olivia Thristan says

    April 12, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    The photos in this post are INSANE, you’re so talented my love. I also love this recipe idea 🙂 x

    Reply
  11. Melanie Edjourian says

    April 12, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    OMG what a fantastic idea and one I have to try. I might need to use a different milk as I don’t have the cashew one and have no idea where to find it.

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  12. Melanie Edjourian says

    April 12, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    OMG what a fantastic idea and one I have to try. I might need to use a different milk as I don’t have the cashew one and have no idea where to find it.

    Reply
  13. Melanie says

    April 12, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    Just been looking for a coffee cake reciepe so ideal timing thanks

    Reply
  14. tanya brannan says

    April 12, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    This looks so tasty and I would never have thought about putting coffee in my porridge, but it is an inspired idea!

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  15. shannon says

    April 12, 2017 at 1:01 am

    I love coffee cake and I love porridge. Seems like a match made in heaven for me. Thanks, I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  16. NICHOLE Shirell says

    April 12, 2017 at 12:20 am

    Sounds interesting and it is presented so well in the pictures. The recipe seems very easy to follow also. Nice read.

    Reply
  17. Crystal Green says

    April 11, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    This looks like a wonderful breakfast option. I have never tried porridge before, but it looks good.

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  18. Charlotte says

    April 11, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    ooo this looks interesting! Definitely a strange combo but kind of perfect for some of the mornings I have been having recently haha! Just what I need

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  19. Jenni says

    April 11, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    May have to make this coffee cake porridge for my partner as he does love his coffee 🙂

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  20. shannon ritchie says

    April 11, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    I would have never thought of combing those two ingredients together, that looks yummy!

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  21. David Elliott says

    April 11, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    The pouridge does look and sound yummy. It would be a bit odd after such a great weekend there. My one time out in the UK and I don’t remember too many blue skies, but I was there the wrong time of year. Looks gorgeous though. And it looks like you had a good time as well.

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  22. Harriet from Toby & Roo says

    April 11, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    Oh wow, that sounds like such a cool combination! I have just rediscovered my love affair with porridge so I will have to try this!

    Reply
  23. Ana De- Jesus says

    April 11, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    This porridge recipe makes me so happy as I freaking love porridge. I would love to try coffee style porridge, do you think it would work with coconut milk? xx

    Reply
  24. Stephen says

    April 11, 2017 at 11:32 am

    Well this is an interesting combination and a definite power food for the morning!

    Reply
  25. Janet Yarwood says

    April 11, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I’m not a porridge fan but I reckon my husband would love this. Chatsworth is such a lovely day out

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  26. Khushboo says

    April 11, 2017 at 7:56 am

    That is such an incredible breakfast idea. I would love to start my day with it 🙂

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  27. blair villanueva says

    April 11, 2017 at 6:26 am

    Though i find it weird, this coffee cake porridge is worth a try.. And i can’t help noticing your cute angel!

    Reply
  28. Whatlauraloves says

    April 11, 2017 at 6:13 am

    Right now, I couldn’t think of a more delicious sounding porridge!! YUM I could do with a bowl right now! xxx

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  29. Briana says

    April 11, 2017 at 3:41 am

    The weather is so bipolar where I’m at. So I totally get it. I will have to try this recipe.

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  30. Michelle says

    April 11, 2017 at 2:23 am

    This sounds great

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  31. Saidah Washington says

    April 11, 2017 at 1:59 am

    I could use a new yummy desert! I love that this has oats in it.

    Reply
  32. Deimarys says

    April 11, 2017 at 1:55 am

    Just the ginger and I’m like aaaaahhhhh I must try this! It sounds super healthy and delicious!

    Reply
  33. Dani says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    This sounds so yummy and is a mix of two of my favourite things – coffee and porridge!
    Will definitely be trying this out 🙂

    Dani x

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  34. Joanna says

    April 10, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    I’ve never thought to put coffee in porridge I love having porridge every morning do definitely going to try out this.

    Reply
  35. danasia fantastic says

    April 10, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    This looks so good! It seems like it’s pretty easy to make and super healthy too which is always a plus.

    Reply
  36. Janice says

    April 10, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    Just wait till I show this to my husband, he is going to go nuts! He loves his coffee, we both do, and he is the porridge maker in our house. I predict that this will be on our menu this Easter weekend, brilliant inspiration!

    Reply
  37. Rob Smith says

    April 10, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    Hey, I love Coffee and I Like Cake, I can’t wait to try it out!!

    Reply
  38. joanna says

    April 10, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    I really like coffee cake and if you say that this recipe tastes similar, I would love to try it. I am a big coffee lover and your recipe it’s quite intriguing, with the dried fruits added extra.

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  39. Sarah Bailey says

    April 10, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    This sounds like such a delicious way to eat porridge and to get an extra serving of coffee! What a fun way to spend your weekend, I would love to visit Chatsworth House.

    Reply
  40. Baby Isabella says

    April 10, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    We’d love to visit Chatsworth House! We’re not massive fans of coffee but the porridge looks lovely!

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  41. Choclette says

    April 10, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    I’m not a coffee drinker, but for some strange reason the idea of coffee porridge is really appealing. It’s not something I’d have ever thought of, but I’m keen to try it now – cold weather or no cold weather. I’d love to go to both those houses. I don’t think I’ve been to any NT properties in the North.

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  42. Mersha says

    April 10, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    I would add some chocolate chips to this too, but it sounds really good. I love walnuts.

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  43. MilicA says

    April 10, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    What a great idea to combine my favorite beverage with all of these ingredients I like! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  44. Chelf says

    April 10, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    Say no more, you had me at coffee! I will be makin this first thing tomorrow morning and for the rest of my life.

    Reply
  45. Abigail Talan says

    April 10, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    Dannii! You have years of coffee cake eating to catch up on. It’s my favourite cake and I can’t believe you have turned it in to a healthy breakfast option.
    Your photos are beautiful too! It looks so delicious.

    Reply
  46. Kirsty says

    April 10, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Would this work the same for carrot cake too?also, I would still need a cup of coffee to go alongside this 😉

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  47. Veena Azmanov says

    April 10, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    I must admit I’m very boring when it comes to my porridge – I only make it place with cinnamon and fruits.! I think I must try some new flavors.. This sounds so good.

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  48. Christie says

    April 10, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    I lived in the UK as a kid and your pictures and descriptions have brought it all back to me. At least I can enjoy the food through this recipe.

    Reply
  49. Amber Myers says

    April 10, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Mmm, this looks so delicious.

    And what gorgeous buildings in this post. I love history, so looking at places like that excite me.

    Reply
  50. Diana says

    April 10, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I like the idea of making different flavoured porridge. I always go for a plain one with fruit and nuts, but might try a different flavour tomorrow.

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  51. Anna @AnnaTheApple says

    April 10, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    Oooh nooo putting a coffee flavour in my oats just wouldn’t work for me! I’m not a coffee cake fan either so that’s probably why. Your photos do look gorgeous though. I love Chatsworth House. I have relatives in Staffordshire so I used to go up that way a lot and we camped nearby there when I was younger.

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  52. sara | belly rumbles says

    April 10, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    I do love a coffee cake, and I can’t believe that you have only recently tried it. You have seriously been missing out. Love how you have brought some coffee cake goodness to breakfast, such a great porridge.

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  53. Tara says

    April 10, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    Yum! So perfect for coffee week! Will definitely need to share this with my husband. He usually has a couple of cups in the morning. Absolutely love your photos!

    Reply
  54. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    April 10, 2017 at 11:28 am

    I love coffee cake, I love porridlge, I bet this is perfection, though I will miss the struesel toping!

    Reply
  55. Lauren says

    April 10, 2017 at 11:23 am

    I love this post – sometimes it’s hard to go in depth with recipes but I like how you’ve included other bits too! Looking forward to checking out your other recipes!

    Lauren | http://www.thelifeofastudentblogger.blog

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  56. Emily Hughes says

    April 10, 2017 at 11:16 am

    Sounds delicious! Will be giving the recipe a try!

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  57. Mary Jeson says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:18 am

    I can’t believe you have only just had coffee cake. I am well known for my coffee cake and I am always asked for my recipe.
    This looks like a lovely healthier way to enjoy the flavours of it.

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  58. Jessie says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:17 am

    This is definitely me. I am a right moody cow before coffee and my kids know not to bug me unless I have had 2 cups haha.

    Reply
  59. Stephanie Merry says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Although I’m not a fan of drinking coffee, I love coffee flavoured food and this looks fab! x

    Reply
  60. hannah says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:09 am

    I don’t like porridge, so i don’t think this would appeal to me. it does look like a good recipe though

    Reply

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