Best 3 Carrot Cake Pancakes With Maple Cream Cheese Drizzle And Toasted Pecans Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our carrot cake pancakes, a harmonious blend of classic flavors and textures. These pancakes capture the essence of carrot cake, featuring grated carrots, warm spices, and a hint of maple syrup, all enveloped in fluffy, golden-brown pancakes.

Accompanying these delectable pancakes is a luscious maple cream cheese drizzle, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness, while the cream cheese provides a rich, velvety texture. To complete this culinary journey, toasted pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, elevating the overall experience.

Our recipe guide includes step-by-step instructions for creating these carrot cake pancakes from scratch, ensuring a hassle-free cooking process. We also provide variations for those who prefer a vegan or gluten-free version, catering to diverse dietary preferences.

Embark on this culinary adventure and treat yourself and your loved ones to a breakfast or brunch that is both satisfying and memorable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARROT CAKE PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Carrot Cake Pancakes Recipe by Tasty image

Vegetables for breakfast? You bet! These carrot cake pancakes are fluffy, slightly sweet, and full of aromatic spices. Top your stack with a pat of cream cheese, a drizzle of maple syrup, and some crunchy walnuts for a decadent start to your day!

Provided by Tresha Lindo

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 ¾ teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon McCormick® allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups carrot
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
10 tablespoons cream cheese
10 teaspoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. 4. Gently fold in the grated carrots.
  • Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter is bubbling add ⅓ cup (75 g) of batter to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles start to appear on the surface. Flip the pancake over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed. As you cook the pancakes, keep them warm in a low oven or cover with foil.
  • Serve the pancakes with a pat of cream cheese, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkling of walnuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 10 grams

CARROT CAKE PANCAKES



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Carrot cake pancakes make eating your vegetables fun and exciting! Traditional buttermilk pancakes are elevated with bold spices, raisins, pecans, and freshly grated carrots. Served with a spiced cream cheese topping and chopped nuts for a spring-inspired breakfast.

Provided by Jessica Gavin

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Freezer-friendly     Make-ahead

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the Cream Cheese Topping (makes 1 1/2 cups):
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (60ml) heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (81g) golden brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Carrot Cake Pancakes:
2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (24g) brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon (3g) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt
1 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups (480ml) buttermilk
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons (44g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (116g) carrots, peeled and finely grated
1/2 cup (57g) pecan halves, finely chopped plus more for topping
1/4 cup (37g) raisins roughly chopped
Vegetable oil, as needed for cooking
To serve:
Pure maple syrup, as needed for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Make the batter: Gently stir in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, there should be a few flour streaks and batter should be lumpy. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking. The unmixed flour should hydrate while the batter sits; if it doesn't, stir the batter once or twice and let it sit a few more minutes.
  • Prepare the pan: Heat a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, use a paper towel to wipe a thin layer of oil over the surface.
  • Serve: Serve pancakes with cream cheese topping, chopped pecans, and maple syrup.

CARROT CAKE PANCAKES



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Here's a way for fans of carrot cake to have their favorite dessert for breakfast. These delicate, decadent pancakes are drizzled with sweet and spicy maple syrup that complements the sour cream and nut topping. -Leane Goering, Salem, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen (0.50 cup syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups pancake mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1 cup finely shredded carrots
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup whipped cream cheese
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
Finely shredded carrots, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in carrots. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a nonstick skillet or a greased hot griddle. Turn pancakes when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and milk. Serve pancakes with cream cheese mixture and half the syrup; sprinkle with nuts and, if desired, shredded carrots. Cover and refrigerate remaining syrup; save for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Freshly grated carrots: Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture. Grating your own carrots also ensures that they are evenly sized, which helps them cook evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the pancakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat: Medium heat is the best way to cook pancakes evenly without burning them.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately: Pancakes are best served immediately after they are cooked. If you need to keep them warm, place them in a warm oven or on a heated griddle.

Conclusion:

These carrot cake pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. They are packed with flavor and topped with a decadent maple cream cheese drizzle and toasted pecans. Whether you are a fan of carrot cake or just looking for a new pancake recipe to try, these carrot cake pancakes are sure to please.

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