This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.

Carrot Cake Pancakes

 

1 1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp salt

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cup buttermilk

3 tbsp melted butter

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup grated carrots

1 tsp orange zest

1/4 cup diced candied ginger

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

 

 

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, carrots and orange zest.  Combine wet and dry ingredients.  Fold in candied ginger and walnuts.  Set aside.  Heat a large cast iron griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat.  Add butter and drop 1/4 cup batter onto the hot surface.  Cook until bubbles begin to form.  Flip and cook the other side another 1-2 minutes.  Keep warm in the oven and serve immediately.

 

 

Cream cheese syrup

 

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup maple syrup

1/2 tsp vanilla

 

In a medium sized bowl, combine the ingredients and mix together until smooth.  Warm in microwave, about 1-2 minute stirring occasionally.