Carrot Cake Pancakes With Sweet Orange Cream Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake Pancakes With Sweet Orange Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 orange); 1 cup all-purpose flour (~5 oz.); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 cup milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups grated carrots; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 ½ tablespoons pecans, chopped for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
1 cup all-purpose flour (~5 oz.)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
4 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons pecans, chopped for garnish (optional)

1
ORANGE CREAM.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients and reserve until ready to serve.
3
PANCAKES.
4
Adjust oven rack to middle position.
5
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place a rack set in a rimmed baking sheet in the oven.
6
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons chopped pecans.
7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla.
8
Add about 1/3 of the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
9
Repeat until all dry mixture has been incorporated.
10
Fold in carrots.
11
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Add batter using a 1/4 cup scoop, fitting as many as desired as long as they don't touch.
13
When bubbles begin to form on the surface of the pancake, flip the pancake and continue to cook until pancakes have browned, about 3 minutes.
14
Set cooked pancakes on rack in rimmed baking sheet in oven while you cook remaining pancakes.
15
Repeat from Step 9.
16
Serve pancakes with orange cream and additional pecans.

589

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 orange), and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake Pancakes With Sweet Orange Cream falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carrot Cake Pancakes With Sweet Orange Cream

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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