Carrot Cake Pancakes

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt to a bowl.
  2. 2Whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
  3. 3Add buttermilk, eggs, cold melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. 4Stir in the carrots, pecans, and chopped raisins.
  5. 5Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together.
  6. 6Rest the batter for 10 minutes to hydrate the flour.
  7. 7Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  8. 8Use a paper towel to evenly spread vegetable oil onto the surface of the skillet.
  9. 9Pour a quarter cup of the batter and spread into circles with a spoon.
  10. 10Cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  11. 11Mix cream cheese, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon on medium speed until smooth, about 45 to 60 seconds, to make the cream cheese frosting.
  12. 12Top the pancakes with some cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • flour
  • brown sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • ginger
  • cloves
  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • eggs
  • cold melted butter
  • vanilla
  • carrots
  • pecans
  • chopped raisins
  • vegetable oil
  • cream cheese
  • brown sugar
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla
  • cinnamon
  • maple syrup

Equipment

Cutting BoardVitamix BlenderInstant-Read ThermometerKnife SetGlass BowlsFood ProcessorKitchen Scalelarge non-stick skillet

Tips

  • Finely grated fresh carrots add a nice texture and hint of sweetness.
  • Rest the batter for 10 minutes to hydrate the flour.
  • Cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Mix cream cheese frosting ingredients on medium speed until smooth, about 45 to 60 seconds.