carrot cake waffles with cream cheese butter
These waffles are satisfying and delicious. I actually made them three weekends in a row! We have decided that these waffles are good for any meal of the day! The first time we had them for breakfast, the next weekend I made them for brunch with the kids and the third time, well we had them for dessert. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect accompaniment for these waffles, but if that isn't enough, feel free to top it with syrup also. (I did!) Leave a message and let me know what you think of them. :)
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These carrot cake waffles have a few more steps than most, but they are fabulous and well worth the effort. This waffle's fluffy and tender on the inside but crisp on the outside. The flavor mimics a carrot cake with little bits of fruit that not only add flavor but texture. As if the waffle itself isn't good enough, the cream cheese butter makes these super special. When it melts on the warm waffle, pure heaven! Great for a special breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- FOR THE WAFFLES
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 - eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- FOR THE BUTTER
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cream or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make carrot cake waffles with cream cheese butter
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Step 1Directions for cream cheese butter: Beat the softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy. -
Step 2Then beat in the sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt.
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Step 3Beat until smooth. Set aside.
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Step 4Directions for waffles: In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Step 5Add the carrots, coconut, walnuts, and pineapple.
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Step 6Stir until everything is mixed well.
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Step 7In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
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Step 8In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks, melted butter, milk, buttermilk, and vanilla.
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Step 9Add to this to the dry ingredients.
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Step 10Stir well.
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Step 11Fold in beaten egg whites, stopping short of mixing them all the way through.
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Step 12Ladle mixture into hot waffle iron.
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Step 13Cook approximately 4-6 minutes on medium-high or until the waffle maker stops steaming.
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Step 14Place the waffles on a baking sheet in a 200° oven to keep them warm and crisp until ready to serve.
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