Red Velvet Fluffy Waffles (Printable)
Fluffy cocoa-infused red waffles with a hint of vanilla and sweet syrup drizzle, perfect for festive mornings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring
→ For Serving
12 - Maple syrup or chocolate syrup, as desired
13 - Whipped cream (optional)
14 - Fresh berries (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until completely blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour about 1/2 cup batter into the center and close the lid. Cook until crisp and cooked through, approximately 3–5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Serve waffles immediately while warm, topped with syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of cocoa and vanilla creates depth that regular waffles just can't match
- These come together in 30 minutes but look like you spent all morning making something extraordinary
02 -
- Buttermilk is non-negotiable here, regular milk just won't give you the same tender crumb or subtle tang
- The red food coloring amount can be adjusted to your preference, but I find one tablespoon gives that perfect velvet shade without affecting flavor
03 -
- Let your batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking, this gives the flour time to hydrate and makes for fluffier waffles
- Separate your eggs and whip the whites before folding them in for extra lightness, though this step is optional