Red Velvet Waffles with Fresh Berries and Toppings Recipe
These Red Velvet Waffles are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite, combining the rich flavor of cocoa and vibrant red coloring for a festive look. Topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, cool whip, caramel sauce, and maple syrup, these waffles make for a deliciously indulgent morning treat or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ ounce red food coloring
Toppings
- Fresh strawberries, for topping
- Fresh blueberries, for topping
- Cool whip, for serving
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease it to ensure the waffles do not stick.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, melted unsalted butter, large eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the waffles tender.
- Cook the waffles: Pour approximately ⅓ cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions or until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with toppings: Remove the waffle carefully and serve immediately topped with fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, a dollop of cool whip, drizzled caramel sauce, and maple syrup for an indulgent breakfast experience.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain fluffy waffles.
- Adjust red food coloring quantity based on desired intensity of red color.
- Butter or non-stick spray can be used to grease the waffle iron.
- Serve waffles fresh out of the iron for best texture; they can become soggy if left to sit.
- Store leftover waffles in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or oven for crispiness.
Keywords: Red Velvet Waffles, Breakfast Waffles, Cocoa Waffles, Sweet Waffles, Festive Waffles, Waffle Recipe
