Carrot Cake Waffles (Printable Version)
Fluffy carrot cake–inspired waffles with warm spices and grated carrots, ideal for brunch or a sweet breakfast.
# What You 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 or whole milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
13 - 1 1/4 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
15 - 1/3 cup raisins (optional)
16 - Non-stick spray or melted butter for greasing
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, light brown sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix for maximum fluffiness.
05 - Gently fold in grated carrots, and if desired, incorporate chopped nuts and raisins.
06 - Lightly coat the waffle iron with non-stick spray or melted butter, then ladle in just enough batter to cover the waffle grid.
07 - Cook the batter in the waffle iron for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, following your appliance's instructions.
08 - Remove waffles from the iron and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Serve warm with cream cheese glaze, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The first bite feels like you’re sharing a bakery secret with your own kitchen.
- It’s a snap to make, packs plenty of flavor, and is just as much fun to dress up or keep simple.
02 -
- Overmixing the batter turns fluffy waffles into rubbery ones—I learned this after my first batch puffed and then deflated like a slow balloon.
- Letting the batter rest for a few minutes before baking gives the spices time to bloom and the texture turns a bit dreamier.
03 -
- I always toast the nuts first—the flavor is unbeatable and they stay crisp inside the batter.
- Grate carrots as fine as you can; chunky pieces can stop the batter from spreading evenly.