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Fluffy Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze

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These fluffy red velvet waffles with a tangy cream cheese glaze offer a rich, tender crumb and a visually stunning breakfast treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (420ml) or 1 3/4 cups milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (57g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (113g)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (90g)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron for 5-7 minutes until hot.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray.
  6. Pour about 1/2 cup (120ml) of batter onto the center of the waffle iron, close the lid gently, and cook for 4-5 minutes until steam stops and waffles are crisp.
  7. Keep cooked waffles warm on a wire rack over a baking sheet in a low oven (200°F / 95°C) while finishing the batch.
  8. To make the cream cheese glaze, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then milk to reach pourable consistency, and stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over warm waffles before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay. Use buttermilk or a buttermilk substitute for the best tender crumb. Preheat and grease the waffle iron well to prevent sticking. Keep waffles warm on a wire rack to maintain crispness. Make the cream cheese glaze last-minute for freshness. Batter thickness is important; adjust with buttermilk or flour as needed.

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