Description
Red Velvet Waffles – stunning crimson-colored waffles with a hint of cocoa, crispy edges, and a fluffy interior. These show-stopping breakfast treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas morning, or any special brunch. Top with cream cheese icing for the ultimate red velvet experience!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2.25 cups milk
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Lorann Red Velvet Bakery Emulsion or red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, vegetable oil, and red velvet emulsion or food coloring. Mix until combined.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle maker and cook until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove waffles and serve warm with desired toppings such as cream cheese icing, syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter – lumps are okay and actually help keep waffles tender.
- Red Velvet Bakery Emulsion provides better flavor than standard food coloring – look for it at craft stores or online.
- For extra red velvet flavor, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar (traditional red velvet calls for buttermilk + vinegar).
- To make buttermilk version: replace milk with 2 cups buttermilk and reduce baking powder to 2 teaspoons.
- Keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F oven while finishing remaining batches.
- Top with cream cheese icing, powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
- Freeze leftover waffles in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months – reheat in toaster or oven.
- For a chocolate red velvet twist, add 2 tablespoons extra cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American