Carrot Cake Pancakes

These carrot cake pancakes are like having cake for breakfast. Serve them drizzled with frosting and a crunchy nut and raisin topping.

• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 458 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons golden raisins
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger
• 1 cup whole buttermilk
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon table salt
• 0.75 cup finely grated carrot
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for griddle
• 3 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans or walnuts
• 3 tablespoons toasted unsweetened coconut flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, stir together raisins, pecans, coconut, and ginger, if desired. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium. Grease skillet or griddle with butter.

Step 4

Working in batches, scoop 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the skillet, being sure not to overcrowd skillet. Cook until bubbles begin to form on surface of pancakes and edges look dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, and cook until fluffy and slightly firm, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter and adjusting heat as needed.

Step 5

Divide pancakes evenly among 4 plates. Drizzle Pancakes evenly with Frosting, and sprinkle evenly with Topping.

Step 6

Gather all ingredients.

Step 7

Prepare the Pancakes: Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until combined.

Step 8

Add buttermilk, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla; stir until just combined. Stir in carrots and melted butter until just combined. Set aside.