Red Velvet Waffles Maple (Printable)

Vibrant red velvet waffles with cocoa and warm maple syrup topped with melting butter.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

04 - 2 tsp baking powder

05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda

06 - 1/2 tsp salt

07 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

08 - 2 large eggs

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

11 - 1 tbsp red food coloring

12 - Maple syrup, warmed

13 - Additional butter

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 blended.

03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully incorporated.

04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; small lumps are acceptable.

05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick spray or a small amount of melted butter.

06 - Pour approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter onto the waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for 3-5 minutes until crisp and cooked through.

07 - Repeat with remaining batter until all waffles are cooked.

08 - Serve immediately with butter and warm maple syrup.

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These waffles transform the elegant flavors of red velvet cake into breakfast form without being overly sweet
The buttermilk creates an incredibly tender crumb while still giving you those crispy edges we all crave

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Overmixing the batter will make your waffles tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
The amount of batter needed varies by waffle iron, so start with less and adjust as you go

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If you don't have buttermilk, mix 1 and 3/4 cups milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes
Gel food coloring gives a more vibrant red with less liquid than traditional food coloring