Carrot Cake Waffles (Printer-friendly)
Fluffy, spiced carrot cake waffles with grated carrots and optional nuts or raisins — ideal for a special brunch.
# 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
14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - 1/3 cup raisins
16 - Non-stick spray or melted butter for the waffle iron
# How to Prepare:
01 - Set the waffle iron to preheat according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg until evenly incorporated.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, packed light brown sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is homogenous.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined, ensuring the batter is not overmixed.
05 - Fold the finely grated carrots, chopped nuts, and raisins into the batter. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
06 - Lightly coat the waffle iron with non-stick spray or melted butter before each batch.
07 - Pour enough batter into the preheated waffle iron to cover the grid. Close and cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, or until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
08 - Remove cooked waffles and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with options such as cream cheese glaze, maple syrup, or lightly whipped cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the joy of carrot cake, but it's totally acceptable for breakfast.
- The crispy edges and fluffy centers somehow taste even better with a swirl of cream cheese glaze or simple syrup.
02 -
- Don’t rush mixing or you’ll end up with chewy waffles—I learned that the hard way on my first attempt.
- Letting the batter rest a few minutes after mixing seems to make for fluffier results, a trick I discovered by accident when I got distracted prepping toppings one morning.
03 -
- Wipe and lightly grease your waffle iron between batches to keep waffles crisp and prevent sticking.
- A quick dusting of powdered sugar over hot waffles feels fancy and brings out their carrot cake character.