Description
These Raspberry Carrot Cake Pancakes are a delightful blend of flavors, combining the sweetness of grated carrots with the tartness of fresh raspberries. Topped with a luscious raspberry coulis and whipped cream, these pancakes make for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- Butter or oil, for the griddle
Raspberry Coulis:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh raspberries
- Crushed walnuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in grated carrots.
- Heat a buttered griddle over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles on the surface burst, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- For the coulis, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until raspberries break down into a sauce.
- Serve pancakes with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of raspberry coulis, fresh raspberries, and a sprinkle of crushed walnuts.
Notes
- Make sure the grated carrots are finely shredded to ensure they cook through properly.
- The raspberry coulis can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg