Description
These delightful Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Waffles offer a romantic twist on a classic breakfast favorite. Made with rich cocoa powder, buttermilk, and a touch of red food coloring, they deliver a perfect balance of flavor and vibrant color. Ideal for Valentine’s Day or any special brunch, they’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and best served warm with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a tangy cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
Other
- Cooking spray or melted butter for waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Begin by preheating your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly, then add the buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Grease Waffle Iron: Lightly grease your waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking and promote a crisp finish.
- Cook Waffles: Pour enough batter to fill your heart-shaped waffle iron without overflowing. Close the lid and cook the waffles until they are crisp on the outside and fully cooked through, about 4–5 minutes depending on your machine.
- Remove and Repeat: Carefully remove the cooked waffles and continue this process with the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the waffles warm topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a cream cheese glaze for a delicious and festive breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red hue.
- For a tangy cream cheese topping, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a little milk until smooth.
- These waffles freeze well—just reheat in a toaster for convenience.
