Red Velvet Waffles
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Red Velvet Waffles
Description
Red Velvet Waffles combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and red food coloring with a buttermilk-based batter to create a tender waffle with a subtle chocolate note and attractive red color. The ingredients include baking powder for leavening and melted butter for moisture and flavor, producing waffles that are crisp on the outside yet soft inside. The waffles are cooked in a greased waffle iron using approximately a third cup of batter per waffle for consistent thickness.
After cooking, these waffles can be served with a variety of toppings such as strawberries, blueberries, whipped topping, caramel sauce, or syrup, allowing for customization in sweetness and texture contrast.
The recipe suggests making the batter ahead and refrigerating it overnight to develop flavor. Waffles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days or frozen for longer storage, and reheated in a microwave or toaster oven to maintain crispness.
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 egg
- 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
- The batter can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator to enhance flavor.
- Test cooking a waffle initially helps determine if more baking powder is needed for better rising.
- Store leftover waffles airtight in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat waffles using a microwave or toaster oven to preserve texture before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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