Description
Indulge in the vibrant and delightful experience of Red Velvet Waffles w/Cream Cheese Glaze, perfect for any special occasion or a cozy brunch at home. This easy recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, allowing you to impress family and friends with minimal effort. The rich cocoa and buttermilk blend creates a velvety texture, while the luscious cream cheese glaze adds a sweet finish that elevates each bite. Their striking red color makes these waffles not just delicious but also visually captivating, making them an ideal choice for holidays like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. Whether served with fresh berries or drizzled with syrup, these waffles will surely become a new favorite in your breakfast repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/3 cup butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (room temp)
- 4 tbsp butter, softened (room temp)
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese glaze by whipping softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and milk; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour about one cup of batter onto the grid and cook until crispy (about 3 minutes). Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm topped with cream cheese glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg