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Fluffy Carrot Cake Waffles Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Maple Syrup

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A cozy brunch recipe that transforms classic carrot cake flavors into fluffy waffles topped with a tangy cream cheese maple syrup. Quick, easy, and perfect for a comforting breakfast or holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice as substitute)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots, peeled and grated)
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream (to thin out the syrup)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for syrup)
  • Pinch of salt (for syrup)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined; batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and nuts if using, stirring carefully to incorporate.
  6. Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour about ½ cup (120ml) batter onto the center, spread slightly but not too thin. Close lid and cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  7. While waffles cook, beat cream cheese, maple syrup, milk or cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  8. Serve waffles immediately, stacked and drizzled generously with cream cheese maple syrup. Optionally, add extra chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough waffles. Grate carrots finely for best texture. Use buttermilk or acidified milk for tender crumb. Preheat waffle iron fully and lightly grease before cooking. Whip cream cheese syrup well for smooth drizzle. Keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F oven if making ahead. Refrigerate syrup and stir before serving. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and cream cheese substitutes.

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Keywords: carrot cake waffles, cream cheese maple syrup, brunch recipe, easy waffles, carrot cake breakfast, fluffy waffles, holiday breakfast

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