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Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Syrup

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Fluffy carrot cake pancakes infused with warm spices and shredded carrots, topped with a rich and tangy cream cheese syrup for a cozy, dessert-like breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for syrup)
  • 1/4 cup milk (for syrup)
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter or oil.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in the finely grated carrots and optional nuts.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  6. Pour portions of batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface.
  7. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable.
  9. Serve pancakes warm, drizzled generously with cream cheese syrup.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture and moisture.
  • Add raisins for a more traditional carrot cake flavor.
  • Include a pinch of ground ginger for extra warmth.
  • Whole wheat flour can be used for a heartier variation.
  • Store pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.
  • Keep cream cheese syrup refrigerated separately and stir before use.
  • These pancakes can be frozen and reheated when needed.
  • Use dairy-free alternatives for milk and cream cheese to make it dairy-free.

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