Description
Delight in these charming Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Waffles, perfect for a festive Valentine’s Day breakfast or a sweet weekend brunch. Fluffy and moist with a hint of cocoa and striking red color, these waffles come together with simple pantry staples and are topped with your choice of whipped cream, fresh berries, maple syrup, or a luscious cream cheese glaze for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Maple syrup
- Cream cheese glaze (recipe below)
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron: Lightly grease your waffle iron with non-stick spray or melted butter to prevent sticking and heat it up to the proper temperature.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
- Combine wet and dry mixes: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. It’s important not to overmix; leaving a few small lumps in the batter is fine to ensure tender waffles.
- Cook the waffles: Pour about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron, depending on its size, spreading it evenly. Close the lid and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions until the waffles are crisp on the outside and cooked through.
- Remove and repeat: Carefully remove the waffle and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven if desired.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the waffles warm topped with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, fresh berries, maple syrup, or a cream cheese glaze.
Notes
- To prepare the cream cheese glaze, blend 4 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2–3 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable.
- These waffles freeze well. Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster or oven for a quick and easy breakfast.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- You can use heart-shaped waffle iron molds for a festive presentation.
