Description
Delicious Red Velvet Waffles are a perfect blend of rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red color, creating a visually stunning and tasty breakfast or brunch option. These waffles are fluffy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, made with simple ingredients including buttermilk, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Serve them warm with optional cream cheese glaze or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Cream cheese glaze or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking and a crisp texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and cocoa flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil or melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and uniform in color.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the waffles light and fluffy.
- Prepare Waffle Iron: Lightly grease the waffle iron with nonstick spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour an appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron (depending on its size), close the lid, and cook for 3–5 minutes or until the waffles are cooked through and lightly crisp on the outside.
- Serve: Serve the waffles warm topped with cream cheese glaze, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries for an extra special treat.
Notes
- To make cream cheese glaze: mix 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- These waffles freeze well. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat them by toasting for best texture.
