Homemade Red Velvet Waffle Recipe
These Red Velvet Waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfect for a special breakfast. With their rich chocolate flavor and subtle tang, they’re impossible to resist.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 253kcal
Cost: $7.72
Equipment
- Waffle iron
- mixing bowl
- Large measuring cup
- handheld mixer
- rubber scraper
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 ¾ cup buttermilk
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Heat waffle iron. Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Whisk yolks with vanilla, vinegar, buttermilk, and butter in a large measuring cup or small bowl. Stir in red food coloring.
- Beat egg whites until it just holds a 2-inch peak.
- Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients in a thin steady stream while gently mixing with a rubber spatula; be careful not to add liquid faster than you can incorporate it. Toward the end of mixing, use a folding motion to incorporate ingredients; gently fold egg whites into the batter.
- Spread the appropriate amount of batter onto the waffle iron. Following manufacturer’s instructions, cook waffle until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining waffles.
- Serve immediately. (You can keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200-degree oven for up to 5 minutes.
Notes
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- Serve: Serve with yummy toppings like pecans, whipped cream, and chocolate chips.
- Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator. Warm them up by popping them into the toaster.
- Freeze: You can place the waffles in freezer-safe Ziploc bags and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg