Description
Red Velvet Waffles are a delightful breakfast treat that blend the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the fluffy texture of classic waffles. With their vibrant color and decadent cream cheese icing, these waffles create a festive and indulgent start to your day. Ideal for special occasions or cozy brunches, they promise to impress everyone at the table. Get ready to elevate your breakfast game!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 5 minutes) until crispy.
- Serve warm topped with cream cheese icing or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg