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Red Velvet Waffles

If you love red velvet everything, you’re going to love these from-scratch Red Velvet Waffles! Calling for a handful of easy-to-find pantry and refrigerated ingredients, this red velvet waffle recipe makes slightly chocolatey, beautifully deep red waffles that pair perfectly with a drizzle of cream cheese icing. No cake mix necessary!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 9 (½ cup) waffles
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 210g
  • ½ cup cocoa powder 60g
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
  • ¼ cup cornstarch 50g
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder 12g
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda 16g
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4g
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup oil 60g
  • 2 eggs ~100g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4g
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring 6g
  • Cream cheese icing for drizzling

Instructions

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  1. Combine the dry ingredients — the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt — in a large bowl and whisk together.
  2. In a smaller bowl, combine the wet ingredients — the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract and red food coloring — and whisk until smooth.
  3. It is important to stir this vigorously so that the egg mixes into the rest of the wet ingredients.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and slowly whisk together, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Preheat the waffle iron and spritz lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Pour ½ cup of the batter into the warmed waffle iron, spreading with a rubber spatula until at the edges.
  7. Cook per the manufacturer's instructions. (I like mine crispy on the outside, so I cook them on a higher setting. To each their own.)
  8. When the waffles are cooked to your liking, serve warm with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use about 1 tablespoon of red liquid food coloring for a similar color.
  • Leftover waffles store and freeze well! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or a toaster oven on a lower heat until crispy.
  • To freeze, line a sheet pan with wax paper or parchment paper. Lay out the leftover waffles in a single layer. Transfer to the freezer, and freeze until frozen. Transfer to a plastic freezer baggie and keep frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1waffle Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 574mg (24%) Potassium 275mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 141IU (3%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9(½ cup) waffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Serving 1waffle
Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 574mg 24%
Potassium 275mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 141IU 3%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.