Carrot Cake Waffles (Printable)
Crisp-edged, fluffy waffles studded with grated carrots and warm spices; finish with cream cheese glaze or maple syrup.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
13 - 1 1/4 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
15 - 1/3 cup raisins (optional)
16 - Non-stick spray or melted butter for the waffle iron
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat waffle iron as directed by the manufacturer.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, packed light brown sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and gently stir until ingredients are just combined. Avoid overmixing for optimal texture.
05 - Carefully fold in grated carrots, and if desired, incorporate chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins.
06 - Lightly grease the heated waffle iron using non-stick spray or melted butter. Pour enough batter to cover the waffle grid surface evenly.
07 - Close the waffle iron and cook according to appliance guidelines, typically 4 to 5 minutes, until waffles are golden and crisp.
08 - Carefully remove waffles and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with cream cheese glaze, maple syrup, or whipped cream as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No one suspects how many carrots they’re actually eating—trust me, it’s a secret weapon for picky eaters.
- They’re just as fluffy as classic waffles, but with a spiced depth and a bit of crunch if you toss in some nuts.
02 -
- If you overmix the batter, the waffles lose their lightness—stir just until it comes together.
- Greasing the iron before every waffle is key; otherwise, you risk a stubborn mess that nobody wants to scrape out.
03 -
- Letting the batter rest for five minutes before cooking gives the flour time to hydrate and the waffles a better texture.
- A pinch of extra cinnamon in the batter or a dusting on top never hurt anybody.