Carrot Cake Waffles

Carrot Cake Waffles

Today, my flashy baking name is the Waffle Wrangler. See, I finally acquired a waffle iron. Or . . . okay, actually I acquired it months ago. You’ll forgive me for not having tried it out yet, right? Especially since I happen to know for a fact your waffle iron is sitting under a coat of dust in a dark cabinet somewhere? It’s okay! No shame! You just need a reason to lug it out, wipe it off, and heat it up. I think I can help.

Prep Time: 40 Mins

Cook Time: 35 Mins

Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Mins

It's like your favorite dessert -- but it's breakfast!!

Author: Willow Bird Baking, with adapted cream cheese recipe and ATK's blooming technique

Serves: 7

Ingredients

Waffle Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon allspice

• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

• 2 eggs, separated

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup raisins

• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

• 1 1/2 cup finely grated carrots

• Cooking spray for waffle iron

Maple Nut Cream Cheese Spread Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup

• 1/8 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Bloom the spices in butter: Heat 4 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to cook, swirling pan constantly, until butter is light brown and has faint nutty aroma, 2 to 4 minutes. Add spices and continue to cook, stirring constantly, 15 seconds. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

2. Combine the flour, salt, sugar, baking soda.

3. Mix together the buttermilk (or buttermilk substitute) and the egg yolks. Stir in the spiced butter and vanilla. Spray the waffle iron well and preheat it. Stir the wet into the dry ingredients.

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