Description
Delight in these vibrant Red Velvet Waffles, a perfect twist on classic waffles. Featuring a rich cocoa flavor tinted with red food coloring and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries, these waffles make an indulgent breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Red Food Coloring
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Toppings
- Cream Cheese Frosting, as needed
- Fresh Strawberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until fully combined and aerated.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined with no large lumps remaining but avoiding overmixing.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions, then lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking, using either non-stick spray or a small amount of oil.
- Cook Waffles: Pour batter onto the preheated waffle iron to cover about three-quarters of the surface area. Close the iron and cook until the steam stops escaping, approximately 4 to 5 minutes, indicating the waffle is cooked through and crisp on the outside.
- Serve: Carefully remove the cooked waffles and plate them. Generously drizzle or spread cream cheese frosting on top and garnish with fresh strawberries for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay to keep waffles tender.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring to your preferred intensity of color.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute by mixing 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes.
- Ensure the waffle iron is well-heated before cooking to get crispy edges.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
