Red Velvet Waffles Maple (Printable)
Fluffy red waffles with cocoa and maple syrup, perfect for a special breakfast delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
→ Toppings
12 - 1/3 cup maple syrup
13 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
14 - Fresh berries
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth and uniform.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable for tender waffles.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of melted butter.
06 - Pour approximately 1/2 to 2/3 cup of batter into the waffle iron. Cook according to your iron's instructions until waffles are crisp and cooked through, about 3–5 minutes.
07 - Serve waffles immediately while warm, topped generously with maple syrup. Add whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttermilk creates these irresistible tangy pockets that cut through the sweetness like a secret handshake between flavors
- These waffles walk the line between dessert and breakfast with such grace that no one will question your life choices at 8 AM
02 -
- The batter thickens as it sits from the cocoa and flour absorption, so plan to cook these within about 15 minutes of mixing
- Resist the urge to peek too early, opening the iron before the exterior sets creates torn waffles and profound sadness
03 -
- Separate your eggs and whip the whites, then fold them in at the end for restaurant-style lift
- Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to your maple syrup and warm it together for next-level topping