Carrot Cake Pancake Recipe

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

These carrot cake pancakes are fluffy, warmly spiced and topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze. An easy recipe perfect for Easter or brunch.

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Equipment

Ingredients

Pancake Batter:

2 cups flour
4 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 cup carrots , grated and minced
1 1/2 cup whole milk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans , chopped

Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 ounce cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Pancakes:

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the grated carrots to dry ingredients and toss together.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter eggs, milk, vanilla extract and vegetable oil.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stir the batter until combined. Do not over mix.
Heat a greased skillet over medium-high heat and pour about 1/3 - 1/2 cup batter on hot skillet and allow to cook until golden brown. If using an electric skillet, heat to 325°F.
Flip the pancake over when little bubbles form and cook on the other side until done. Repeat until all remaining batter has been cooked.
Top with chopped nuts, butter or the cream cheese cheese drizzle.

Cream Cheese Glaze:

Mix together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whisk with milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Notes

Add 1/2 cup raisins to the batter or top with candied walnuts.

Storage: Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag for up to 3 days. They can be reheated on a griddle or skillet at low to medium-low heat or in a toaster.

Freezing: Pancakes can be frozen. Make sure to allow pancakes to fully cool and place parchment paper between each pancake to prevent sticking.

Reheating: When you’re ready to enjoy them again, they’re easy to reheat. You can do this in the toaster oven, toaster or the oven and just reheat until warm.

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