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National Waffle Day: 6 savory and sweet recipes

Here are savory and sweet waffle recipes from Stir It Up! bloggers to help you celebrate National Waffle Day on Aug. 24.

3. Carrot cake apricot waffles with honey cream cheese topping

The Kitchen Paper
Shredded carrots and diced dried apricots give these waffles a cake-like flavor.

By Mary Warrington, The Kitchen Paper

1 cup flour
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1. Begin heating your waffle iron before you start making the batter.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and apricots. Whisk together to combine. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk together, then add carrots.

3. Gently combine dry and wet ingredients until fully incorporated – allow to sit for 5 minutes before using. When the batter is ready, pour into a greased waffle iron set on medium-low heat. Allow to cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

4. To make the topping, whip the cream cheese with a fork (I did this after microwaving the cream cheese for 20 seconds). Mix in honey, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

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