Red Velvet Waffles Maple (Printable)

Fluffy red velvet waffles with cocoa, served warm with butter and maple syrup drizzle for a rich breakfast.

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

→ For Serving

12 - Maple syrup, warmed
13 - Additional butter

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions until ready for use.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of melted butter.
06 - Spoon approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the center of the waffle iron, adjusting based on your iron's capacity.
07 - Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the waffles are crisp and cooked through according to your iron's indicator.
08 - Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, greasing the iron as needed between waffles.
09 - Serve the waffles immediately with a pat of butter and a generous drizzle of warm maple syrup.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These waffles turn an ordinary Saturday morning into something that feels like a celebration, no special occasion required
  • The buttermilk creates the most incredible tender crumb while still getting perfectly crisp edges
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make tough, rubbery waffles — stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear
  • The waffles might look slightly underdone when you first open the iron — give them another 30 seconds and they'll crisp up beautifully
03 -
  • Separate your eggs and whip the whites separately, then fold them in at the end for extra fluffy waffles
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking — this gives the flour time to hydrate and makes for tender waffles

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