Carrot Cake Pancakes
These delicious carrot cake pancakes are a perfect breakfast treat with all the flavors of a classic carrot cake.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Chopped walnuts - 1/4 cup
- Milk - 2 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar - 1/4 cup
- Cream cheese - 1/2 cup, softened
- Butter - 2 tablespoons, melted
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Egg - 1
- Milk - 1 cup
- Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
- Carrots - 1 cup, grated
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the grated carrots, brown sugar, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Serve the carrot cake pancakes with a dollop of cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Breakfast
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 20g