Red Velvet Waffles

These red velvet waffles have a rich cocoa flavor and a light and fluffy texture. Add a drizzle of cream cheese icing along with some fresh berries for a beautiful and decadent breakfast!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 425kcal

Author Sara Welch

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 eggs
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

I prefer to use gel food coloring because it provides a more vibrant color without adding any extra liquid to the batter. I typically use Americolor Super Red.
Leftover waffles will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store them separate from the icing, and reheat in the toaster. You can also freeze the waffles for up to 2 months.

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