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4 carrot cake scones on a white plate

Carrot Cake Scones with Cream Cheese Frosting (100% whole grain, dairy-free)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
These carrot cake scones are made a little healthier with whole grains, less sugar and maple sweetened cream cheese frosting!

Ingredients

Carrot cake scones:

  • 1 3/4 cups (210 grams) white whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) coconut sugar or unrefined sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter or firm coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated carrots
  • 3 to 6 tablespoons (60 to 90 ml) milk of choice

Cream cheese frosting:

  • 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese
  • 4 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • salt dash

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with a Silpat or piece of parchment paper.
  • Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and the spices.
    1 3/4 cups (210 grams) white whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup (50 grams) coconut sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Cut in the butter with two knives or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter
  • Stir in the grated carrots and then tablespoon by tablespoon, mix in the milk. Sometimes I just need three tablespoons, but some days I need six. Don’t over mix and don't add to much milk! You want to add just enough milk so that the dough holds together, but if you add too much, the dough will be muffin-like.
    1/2 cup (50 grams) grated carrots, 3 to 6 tablespoons (60 to 90 ml) milk
  • Transfer the dough to the Silpat or parchment paper and form a circle about 3/4" thick and then cut 8 triangles. Spread them apart on the pan and bake until slightly brown around the edges, about 12–15 minutes (it’ll depend on how big they are). They should be firm and feel slightly hard when you press the top of the scones.
  • While the scones are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing all the frosting ingredients together.
    2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese, 4 teaspoons maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, salt
  • Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool for 15-30 minutes.
  • Pipe or spread on the frosting and serve immediately.
  • If there are any leftovers (with frosting on them), store in the refrigerator. If the leftovers are unfrosted, store at room temperature. Store any remaining cream cheese frosting in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes

  • If you use unrefined coconut oil rather than refined, there might be a slight coconut taste.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1696IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 24
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