Carrot Cake Waffles with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F and set a rack in a rimmed baking sheet. In a medium bowl, whisk flour with baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar with sour cream, butter, egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, stir in dry ingredients, then stir in carrots and walnuts. Preheat a waffle iron and brush with butter. Scoop 1/3 cup of batter into center of iron, spreading batter with the back of a spoon. Close iron and cook until waffle is deeply golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer waffle to rack in oven. Repeat with remaining batter. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat heavy cream at medium speed until soft peaks form. Reduce speed to low and beat in confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla until firm peaks form. Serve waffles with whipped cream and maple syrup. Looking for more breakfast recipes? Start the day with one of our French toast recipes, easy quiche recipes, or breakfast casserole recipes that feed the whole family.