Description
These Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Waffles are a delightful and festive breakfast treat perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. The rich red color and cocoa flavor make them a standout dish that’s sure to impress your loved ones!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
Additional:
- Nonstick spray or additional butter for greasing the waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer 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 a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron, pour batter, close the lid, and cook until waffles are done. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve warm with cream cheese glaze, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Notes
- To make them heart-shaped, use a heart-shaped waffle maker.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract or a pinch of cinnamon.
- Leftovers can be frozen and reheated in a toaster or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
