Carrot Cake Scones

Name: Carrot Cake Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (frozen and grated); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups pastry flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (finely chopped); 1 cup grated carrots; 1 ounce cream cheese (softened ); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

These carrot cake scones are buttery, soft and topped with a vanilla cream cheese glaze. With shredded carrots, pecans, and warming spices like cinnamon, they're the perfect Easter dessert!

Updated at: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:43:14 GMT