If carrot cake and Nutella had a baby, this would be it… and honestly, we’re not okay. These golden, spiced fritters are soft on the inside, crisp on the outside and absolutely dripping in that rich, chocolatey hazelnut goodness we all secretly eat by the spoonful straight from the jar.
Perfect for Easter brunch, lazy weekends or when you just need a little “treat yourself” moment, these Carrot Cake Fritters with Nutella are next-level comfort food. Think warm spices, sweet carrots, crunchy pecans… and then BAM, Nutella takes it from “yum” to “where have you been all my life?”
Let’s get into it. x
Carrot Cake Fritters with Nutella Recipe
A warm, autumnal, spiced twist on a fan-favourite breakfast option. These golden, delicious fritters are topped with the iconic choc-hazelnut goodness of Nutella are the ultimate Easter-flavoured treat.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 12 (240 calories per fritter)
Ingredients
- 250 g carrots, peeled and finely grated
- 2 eggs
- 80 g brown sugar
- 60 ml milk
- 40 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 g plain flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 60 g pecans, finely chopped
- Neutral oil, for frying
To serve:
- Icing sugar, to dust
- 15g Nutella, per serve
Instructions
- Place the grated carrots in a clean tea towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture. They should be damp rather than wet.
- Whisk the eggs, brown sugar, milk, melted butter and vanilla until smooth then stir in the carrots.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture until just combined, then fold through the nuts.
- Heat a shallow layer of oil in a heavy-based frypan over medium heat. Spoon heaped 2-tablespoons of batter into the pan, flattening slightly. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through, adjusting the heat so they colour evenly without burning.
- Drain briefly on paper towel, lightly dust with icing sugar and serve with Nutella spooned over the top
Now let’s talk about the real star here… Nutella.
Yes, the fritters are fluffy, spiced perfection. Yes, they smell like your kitchen just turned into a cosy café. But the moment that warm Nutella hits those hot fritters and starts to melt slightly? Game over. Absolute game over.
It seeps into all those little golden edges, adds that rich chocolate hazelnut hit and turns something already delicious into something borderline addictive. You could drizzle it, dollop it or (no judgement) just go full chaos and spread it thick like icing.
These are the kind of treats that disappear fast. One minute you’re plating them up all cute with a dusting of icing sugar, the next minute someone’s hovering with a fork going “just one more”.
Whether you’re whipping these up for Easter brunch, a weekend brekkie or an after school treat, they’re guaranteed to impress… and they might just become your new excuse to always have a jar of Nutella in the pantry. 😉
