Red Velvet Waffles Maple (Printable)

Fluffy red velvet waffles with cocoa and luscious maple syrup for a special morning treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

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

→ Toppings

12 - 1/3 cup maple syrup
13 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
14 - Fresh berries

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - Beat eggs in separate bowl, then add buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease waffle iron with nonstick spray or melted butter.
06 - Pour 1/2 to 2/3 cup batter per waffle into preheated iron. Cook according to manufacturer instructions until crisp and cooked through, approximately 3-5 minutes.
07 - Serve waffles warm, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The buttermilk keeps them incredibly tender while still getting those perfect crispy edges
  • That hint of cocoa makes them taste special without being too rich for morning
  • They are restaurant quality impressive but actually come together in thirty minutes
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your waffles tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking results in fluffier waffles
  • The waffles are done when they stop steaming heavily and feel crisp to the touch
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a smoother batter
  • Separate your eggs and whip the whites before folding them in for extra fluffiness

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