Red Velvet Cocoa Waffles (Printer-friendly)

Fluffy waffles with cocoa, vanilla, and vibrant red tones served with syrup and fresh berries.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring

→ For Serving

12 - Maple syrup or chocolate syrup, as desired
13 - Whipped cream (optional)
14 - Fresh berries (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until thoroughly blended and uniform in color.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; small lumps are acceptable and will result in tender waffles.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour approximately 1/2 cup of batter into the center and close the lid. Cook until the waffles are crisp and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
06 - Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, lightly greasing the iron between batches as needed.
07 - Serve the waffles immediately while warm. Drizzle with maple or chocolate syrup, and top with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cocoa gives these waffles a subtle depth that makes them feel fancy without being too rich for breakfast
  • That vibrant red color turns an ordinary weekend morning into something celebratory and fun
  • The texture is impossibly light and fluffy, with just the right amount of crisp edges
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make tough, dense waffles instead of light fluffy ones
  • The waffles might look underdone when you first open the iron but they firm up quickly upon standing
  • Buttermilk is essential for the right texture and cannot be perfectly replicated with regular milk
03 -
  • Separate your eggs and fold in beaten egg whites for restaurant style extra fluffy waffles
  • Add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter right before cooking for pockets of melted chocolate

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