Red Velvet Waffles
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Red Velvet Waffles
Description
Red Velvet Waffles combine traditional waffle ingredients with cocoa powder and red gel food coloring to achieve a distinctive red velvet appearance and subtle cocoa flavor. The batter is made by blending dry ingredients separately, then mixing with buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to form a smooth batter. Cooking in a preheated waffle iron yields waffles that are crisp on the outside with a tender crumb inside.
The accompanying cream cheese icing is whipped from softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to a creamy consistency, providing a tangy sweet contrast that complements the waffles’ richness. Garnishing with fresh berries and mini chocolate chips adds freshness and bursts of sweetness and texture.
This dish is suited for breakfast or dessert occasions where a visually attractive and flavorful waffle is desired. The recipe also includes tips for storing leftovers and freezing waffles, which helps maintain quality and convenience.
Using gel food coloring delivers a vibrant color without thinning the batter, and Americolor Super Red is suggested for best results.
Ingredients
For the waffle batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large egg
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
- cooking spray or oil for waffle iron
For the cream cheese icing
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For garnish
- 1 cup fresh berries
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
For the waffle batter
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place the buttermilk, eggs, butter and vanilla extract in the bowl and stir just until a batter forms.
- Add the food coloring, then mix one more time.
- Preheat your waffle iron and brush it with oil or coat with cooking spray.
- Fill the waffle maker with batter, close the lid and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining batter until all the batter is used up.
For the cream cheese icing
- Add the softened butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract and beat again to combine.
For garnish
- Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the waffles. Top with berries and chocolate chips, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring to achieve vibrant red hue without adding extra liquid to batter.
- Leftover waffles keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored separately from icing; reheat in a toaster for best texture.
- You can freeze waffles for up to 2 months for convenient future use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 891IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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