Gluten-Free Sweet Or Savory Carrot Pancakes With Two Toppings

Ingredients

• Carrot Pancakes
• 1 1/3 cups gluten-free, all-purpose flour blend (such as Bob's Red Mill)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups finely shredded carrots
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Cream Cheese and Mint Butter Toppings
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint
• 4 ounces salted butter at room temperature (alternately, use unsalted butter and 1/4t salt)