Red Velvet Cocoa Waffles (Print Version)
Fluffy cocoa waffles tinted red with vanilla notes, perfect with syrup and berries for breakfast or brunch.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup 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 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
→ For Serving
12 - Maple syrup or chocolate syrup, as desired
13 - Whipped cream (optional)
14 - Fresh berries (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and uniform.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour about 1/2 cup batter into the center, close the lid, and cook for 3–5 minutes until crisp and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Serve waffles immediately with warm syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The cocoa depth balances perfectly with sweet syrup creating that signature red velvet flavor you crave
- These waffles emerge with crispy edges and tender centers every single time
- The stunning red color makes ordinary mornings feel like celebrations
02 -
- Overmixed batter creates tough rubbery waffles so stop as soon as you no longer see dry flour
- The waffles might look slightly underdone when you first open the iron but they firm up quickly
- Letting the batter rest for even five minutes while the iron heats improves the texture noticeably
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly creating better texture
- Butter your waffle iron between batches even if it claims to be nonstick