These red velvet waffles are so delicious, decadent, and wonderful! Makes the perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast. Very rich. The recipe makes quite a bit of glaze.
Prep Time::30 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
Waffles:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups buttermilk
⅓ cup melted butter, cooled
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon red velvet food coloring (such as Lorann Professional Kitchen) Red Velvet Bakery Emulsion) or as desired
Glaze:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar (Optional)
½ cup whole milk, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste (Optional)
6 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste (Optional)
1 cup sliced strawberries, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
Make waffles: Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
Beat buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and vinegar together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in red food coloring. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined.
Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
While the waffle iron is heating, make glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, alternating with milk and vanilla, until smooth. Set aside.
Spoon 1/4 to 1/2 cup waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron. Cook according to manufacturer's directions. Repeat with remaining batter.
Lightly dust each waffle with confectioners' sugar, drizzle with glaze, and top with whipped cream and strawberries.
Tips
You can substitute Splenda for sugar in waffle batter.