Carrot cake is the best, isn’t it? I don’t make it or eat it often but when I do I am always one happy woman. I’ve started thinking about Easter Brunch and I decided to take that wonderful cake and put it in waffle form. We usually do a carrot cake in my family on Easter, so I thought it would be a really fun switch up. I am never against cake for breakfast, but in waffle form it’s a little more acceptable, am I right?
I served the waffles with a big scoop of the topping as I made them and oh my word were they a hit. My carrot cake obsessed Marc went nuts for them and I was really thrilled with the flavor and texture. Hope you all love them too! I can’t wait to make these again for Easter. xoxo
These carrot cake waffles are so fluffy and gorgeously flavored with a luscious cream cheese topping! They are so perfect for Easter brunch.
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons super fine sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 stick butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup milk
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium carrots peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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First, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, milk, eggs and vanilla together. Pour those wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk them together until it becomes a thick, smooth batter. Switch to a spatula and fold in the carrots, walnuts, raisins and coconut. Get out your waffle maker and pre-heat it it. Spray it well with cooking spray.
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Scoop 1/4 of the batter into the waffle maker and spread it out evenly to thinly cover the whole bottom half. Close it and cook the batter for about 4-5 minutes. While it cooks, make the topping. Combine the cream cheese, milk, sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl and whip them all together with a hand mixer. Plate the finished waffle with a big scoop of the topping and serve! Repeat with the remaining batter to make 4 waffles total, serving them as you make them. Enjoy!!
What a delicious sounding waffle!! I’d be so honored if you shared this at our recipe party – What’s for Dinner!
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I’m so glad you joined our party!! I hope to see you every week.
I was so happy to be invited, it’s wonderful! I will definitely be joining every week :-).
These look pretty awesome! So perfect for Easter!
Thanks so much!!
Wow, I had never thought of making this switch. Thanks for the yummy recipe!
It’s a very fun twist on carrot cake, hope you enjoy it!!
Looks delicious, I like waffles and can’t wait to try this out. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks very much!
I used to make carrot cake all the time, this looks delcious
Thanks very much!!
Ooo, I’ve never thought of having carrot cake waffles. Adding this to my must try list.
Oh wonderful, let me know what you think of them!!
I love this recipe! How fun, and what a treat for a special Easter breakfast or brunch!
Thanks very much, Patricia, I appreciate that!!
omg that is genius!! I love the idea of having a carrot cake as a waffle!!
Thank you so much!!