Description
These Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Waffles are a delightful treat perfect for a special breakfast, especially on Valentine’s Day. The rich cocoa flavor combined with the vibrant red color makes them both visually appealing and delicious. Top them with whipped cream, fresh berries, or maple syrup for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Preheat a heart-shaped waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until incorporated; do not overmix.
- Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron, pour batter into the center, and cook until waffles are set and slightly crisp, about 3–5 minutes.
- Serve: Carefully remove waffles and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- If you don’t have a heart-shaped waffle iron, use a standard one and cut waffles into heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
- These waffles freeze well—just reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
