Carrot Cake Waffles (Printable)
Fluffy spiced carrot cake waffles with grated carrots and optional nuts or raisins - serve warm with glaze or 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
14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - 1/3 cup raisins
16 - Non-stick spray or melted butter for greasing
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in the grated carrots, chopped nuts, and raisins, if using.
06 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray or melted butter.
07 - Ladle enough batter into the preheated waffle iron to cover the grid. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, following manufacturer’s instructions.
08 - Remove the cooked waffle and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with cream cheese glaze, maple syrup, or whipped cream as desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No one expects carrot cake for breakfast, and serving these waffles earns you serious brunch points.
- They’re fluffy, spiced, and just sweet enough to make every bite special.
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- If you try to open the waffle iron too soon, the waffles will tear—wait until the steam slows down before peeking.
- Finely shredding the carrots makes a world of difference; thicker pieces can make the waffles soggy.
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- Always let the waffle batter rest for five minutes—the gluten relaxes, making waffles fluffier.
- Brushing the waffle iron with butter instead of spray adds a subtle richness you’ll definitely taste.