Author Notes
I generally cook from inspiration rather than recipes and I came up with this recipe because I crave carrot cake but don't always have the time to make them or want the extra calories. Enjoy! —karen81
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Ingredients
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3/4 cup
All Purpose Flour
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3/4 cup
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
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1 1/4 cups
Buttermilk
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2
Large eggs
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1/3 cup
Unsweatened applesauce
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2 tablespoons
Sugar
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2 teaspoons
Baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon
Baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon
Salt
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1 cup
Finely grated carrot
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1/4 cup
Raisins
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1/4 cup
Toasted Walnuts
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1/4 cup
Unsweateded Coconut
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1 1/2 teaspoons
Cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon
Ginger powder
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1/2 teaspoon
Allspice
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1/4 teaspoon
Cloves
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Whipped cream cheese
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Maple syrup
Directions
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Combine eggs, buttermilk, and applesauce; whisk to combine, then add carrots, raisins, walnuts and coconut.
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Next add flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt and spices; whisk until just combined.
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Cooking temperature should be just under medium slightly lower than typical pancakes to prevent burning.
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Serve pancakes stacked with whipped cream cheese between each pancake as well as on top and maple syrup. No mesurements here - to each his/her own. My personal opinion is more is better.
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