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Easter Carrot Cake Scones

Easter Carrot Cake Scones for a Sweet Spring Brunch

Delightfully fluffy Easter Carrot Cake Scones combining flavors of traditional carrot cake, perfect for a spring brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Fresh Carrots Grated
  • 1/2 cup Butter Cold, cubed
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • Optional: Walnuts or Raisins Toasted walnuts for crunch, raisins for sweetness
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Chill the cold butter in the freezer for 15 minutes, then cube and refrigerate.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  4. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  5. Stir in grated carrots and optional walnuts or raisins until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolk, vanilla, and heavy cream, then combine with dry ingredients.
  7. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, fold gently, and shape into a circle about 1-inch thick.
  8. Cut the dough into triangles and chill on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes.
  9. Brush the tops with heavy cream and bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden.
  10. Cool on a wire rack before frosting with cream cheese glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are cold for best texture; do not overmix to prevent tough scones.

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