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Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Who said cake is not a good breakfast option? These soft, yummy pancakes are served alongside a light cream cheese frosting for the perfect finish. Enjoy with some walnuts or even pineapple for the extra decadent breakfast treat.

2

Servings

10 Mins

Prep Time

15 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Prepare the Frosting

Measure and combine the ingredients into a medium mixing bowl, then mix until fully incorporated and set aside.

  • Cream Cheese(softened)4 oz
  • Sour Cream¼ cup
  • Powdered Sugar2 Tbsps.
  • Kosher Salt¼ tsp.
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Combine the Dry Ingredients

Measure all dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and whisk together until well incorporated.

  • All Purpose Flour1 ½ cups
  • Brown Sugar3 Tbsps.
  • Baking Powder1 ½ tsps.
  • Baking Soda½ tsp.
  • Kosher Salt1 tsp.
  • Cinnamon(ground)1 tsp.
  • Ginger(ground)½ tsp.
  • Nutmeg(ground)¼ tsp.
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Combine the Wet Ingredients

In a separate large bowl, whisk the wet ingredients until well incorporated and set aside.

  • Eggs2
  • Buttermilk1 ¼ cups
  • Unsalted Butter(melted)4 Tbsps.
  • Vanilla Extract1 tsp.
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Grate and Add the Carrots

Peel the carrots, then grate them with the finest side of a box grater or a Microplane. Measure the indicated amount, then add to the wet ingredients and mix well.

  • Carrots(grated)½ cup
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Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients

Using a large whisk, gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well. At this point, you may add the raisins, walnuts, or even chocolate chips if you'd like.

  • Raisins(optional)4 Tbsps.
  • Chopped Walnuts(optional)4 Tbsps.
  • Chocolate Chips(optional)4 Tbsps.
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Cooking Steps

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1. Preheat the Pan and Add the Butter

Preheat the pan to 400°F/ 204°C (high). Add the butter and tilt the pan until it is fully melted.

  • Melted Butter(or clarified)½ Tbsp.
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2. Begin Cooking the Pancake

Using a 4 oz (12cl) ladle or a 1/2 measuring cup, pour the batter into the center of the pan and spread slightly with the bottom of the ladle. Cook the pancake for 3 minutes or until the edges begin to set and turn golden brown.

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3. Flip and Finish Cooking the Pancake

Turn the pancake on its other side and continue cooking for 1 more minute or until the pancake is bouncy to the touch and golden brown.

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4. Remove the Pancake

Transfer the pancake to an oven-proof plate or tray. Repet the cooking steps with all remaining batter. Once the last pancake is cooked, make sure to turn the burner off.

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5. Finish and Serve

Enjoy the pancakes with some of the cream cheese frosting, maple syrup, or your favorite topping.

  • Cream Cheese Frostingas needed
  • Maple Syrup(optional)as needed
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