Red Velvet Waffles

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5 from 7 votes

Red Velvet Waffles

Red Velvet Waffles are soft and fluffy with buttermilk, cocoa powder, vanilla, red food coloring, and fun toppings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

Waffles

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1¾ cups buttermilk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ ounce red food coloring

Topping (optional)

strawberries
blueberries
cool whip
caramel sauce
syrup

Instructions

Preheat and lightly grease a waffle iron.
In a small bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until well blended. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Cook in a preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. (I used about ⅓ cup of waffle batter for each waffle, but the size will vary according to your waffle iron.)
Let waffles cool slightly, then add toppings of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Preheat and lightly grease the waffle iron so the waffles release easily.
Whisk the dry ingredients separately to distribute the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt evenly.
Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined to help keep the waffles tender.
Use about ⅓ cup of batter per waffle as a starting point, adjusting for the size of your waffle iron.
Make ahead: Cook the waffles in advance, cool completely, and refrigerate or freeze them for later.
Variation: Add mini chocolate chips to the batter for a little extra chocolate flavor.

Keep waffles warm. Place the waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet. They can be kept in a 200°F oven for about 20 minutes before drying out.

Make waffles ahead of time. For the best texture, cook the waffles ahead, let them cool completely, and refrigerate them for 2 to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven to help them crisp up. You can also mix the dry ingredients ahead of time and store them in an airtight container until you're ready to make the batter.

Store. Place cooled waffles in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Pancakes and waffles can be stored in the same manner, so check out How to Freeze Pancakes for tips. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.

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