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 preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. (I used about ⅓ cup of waffle batter for each waffle, but 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 so the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt are evenly mixed.
Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined so the waffles stay fluffy.
Use about ⅓ cup batter per waffle if your waffle iron is similar in size, but adjust as needed.
Make-ahead tip: cook the waffles ahead, cool completely, and freeze them for quick breakfasts later.

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.

Prep ahead of time. Make the batter the day before and store it covered in the fridge. Cook a sample waffle to see how well it rises, and if needed, add a dash more baking powder.

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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