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Fluffy Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Drizzle

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These fluffy red velvet waffles are tender, light, and infused with cocoa and buttermilk, topped with a luscious cream cheese drizzle. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar as substitute)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (for drizzle consistency)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to its instructions, lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Beat gently until smooth and vibrant red.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula just until combined; some small lumps are okay. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour about ½ cup (120ml) batter per waffle onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until waffles are crisp on the outside and spring back when touched.
  6. While waffles cook, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk for desired drizzle consistency.
  7. Stack waffles on plates, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips or crushed pecans.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add a splash more buttermilk. Make sure waffle iron is fully heated and lightly greased to prevent sticking. For fluffier waffles, separate eggs and fold in whipped whites. Store cooked waffles in a single layer in a 200°F oven to keep crisp. Reheat waffles in toaster or oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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