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Carrot Cake Waffles

A recipe for Carrot Cake Waffles! These easy waffles are packed with grated carrots and warming spices, then topped with a light cream cheese frosting.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine N/A
Keyword breakfast, carrot, carrot cake, waffle
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Carrot Cake Waffles:

  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) peeled and grated carrots
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/4 cup (55 grams) plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup (125 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

  • Chopped pecans or walnuts toasted or candied
  • Maple Syrup
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

To make the carrot cake waffles:

  • Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, allspice, nutmeg, and carrots.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, butter, yogurt, and vanilla. Mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Grease the heated waffle iron with butter or oil.
  • Add a ladleful of the prepared batter (2 tablespoons/30 milliliters for mini waffle iron and about 1/4 cup/60 milliliters for a standard size). 
  • Heat until the waffle is cooked through and starting to turn golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.

To make the cream cheese frosting:

  • In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla using a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Slowly beat in the heavy cream until light and fluffy.
  • Serve the warm waffles immediately with the cream cheese frosting, a sprinkling of chopped pecans or walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup.