Red Velvet Waffles Maple (Printable Version)
Vibrant red velvet waffles with cocoa and maple syrup, perfect for special breakfast moments.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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, plus extra as desired
13 - 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
14 - Fresh berries (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions until ready for batter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs thoroughly. Add buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing. Small lumps in the batter are acceptable and ensure 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 batter into the waffle iron, adjusting based on your iron's capacity. Cook for 3–5 minutes until waffles are crisp and cooked through.
07 - Remove waffles and serve immediately while warm. Drizzle with maple syrup and top with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The buttermilk keeps them incredibly tender while still getting those gorgeous crispy edges we all fight over
- That subtle cocoa flavor makes them way more interesting than regular waffles without being too chocolatey
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make tough waffles, so stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear
- The waffles might look slightly underdone when you first open the iron but they firm up quickly on the plate
03 -
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to help the flour fully hydrate
- Separate the eggs and whip the whites before folding them in for extra fluffy waffles