Carrot Pancakes

1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 TBSP finely chopped pecans

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup milk

1 cup grated carrots

1 tsp vanilla extract

CREAM CHEESE SPREAD:

4oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 TBSP milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

dash ground cinnamon

 

   In a bowl, combine first 6 ingredients.  combine egg, brown sugar, milk, carrots and vanilla; mix well.  Stir into dry ingredients, just until moistened.  Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle.  Turn when bubbles form on top of pancake; cook until second side is golden brown.

   Meanwhile, place cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla in blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.  Transfer to a bowl; sprinkle with cinnamon.  Serve with pancakes.

Yield: 4 servings

 

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