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red velvet waffles

Easy Red Velvet Waffles

5 from 1 vote
Vibrant, fluffy Red Velvet Waffles with a crisp exterior and a tender, cocoa-infused interior. Top them with a quick cream cheese glaze and toasted pecans for the ultimate weekend breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Sifted to remove lumps
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Balances the cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For lift
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Reacts with buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk Room temperature
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter Melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring Liquid or gel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor enhancer

Equipment

  • 1 Waffle iron Medium-high heat
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For dry ingredients
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl For wet ingredients
  • 1 Whisk To combine evenly
  • 1 silicone tongs To remove waffles safely

Method
 

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high setting.
  2. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
    whisking dry ingredients for red velvet waffles
  3. Whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla in a separate medium bowl until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
    folding red velvet waffle batter
  5. Spoon batter onto the hot iron and cook until the steam stops completely.
    pouring red velvet batter onto hot waffle iron
  6. Remove carefully and transfer to a wire cooling rack to keep the edges crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This simple step ensures maximum fluffiness and tender centers.

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