Description
Delight in these fluffy and vibrant Red Velvet Waffles, perfectly balancing the subtle cocoa flavor with a hint of vanilla and a striking red hue. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries, this recipe offers a decadent breakfast treat that combines classic red velvet cake flavors with the irresistible crispiness of freshly made waffles.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Red Food Coloring
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Toppings
- Cream Cheese Frosting (about ½ cup)
- Fresh Strawberries, sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar ensuring the mixture is well combined and free of lumps.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth and evenly blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to create a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Preheat and Grease Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron to cover approximately three-quarters of the surface. Close and cook the waffles until steam stops rising and the waffles are fully cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve: Carefully remove the waffles and top them generously with cream cheese frosting and fresh sliced strawberries. Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles tender and fluffy.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice, let sit for 5 minutes.
- Adjust red food coloring to achieve your desired intensity of red color.
- Cream cheese frosting can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- For extra flavor and texture, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Waffles are best eaten fresh but can be kept warm in a low oven or reheated in a toaster for crispiness.
