Description
Delight in these Red Velvet Marble Waffles, combining classic waffle batter with a rich red velvet twist. Swirled together to create a stunning marble effect and topped with an optional smooth cream cheese glaze, these waffles make a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Classic Waffle Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red Velvet Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Classic Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed, being careful to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare Red Velvet Batter: In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Turn on your waffle iron and let it heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking and crisp waffles.
- Pour and Marble Batter: Alternately spoon the classic batter and red velvet batter onto the waffle iron surface. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the two batters together, creating a beautiful marble pattern without fully blending them.
- Cook Waffles: Close the waffle iron and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on your waffle iron.
- Make Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional): In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve: Remove waffles carefully from the iron and plate them. Drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze and, if desired, garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra special touch. Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix batters to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Use buttermilk for the red velvet batter to enhance its tangy flavor and tender crumb.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice per cup.
- Red food coloring is key to achieving the classic red velvet color.
- These waffles freeze well; just reheat in a toaster or oven.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives and omit the cream cheese glaze or use vegan cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes per waffle
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with glaze
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Red velvet waffles, marble waffles, breakfast waffles, cream cheese glaze, brunch recipe, red velvet recipe
