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Fluffy Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Drizzle

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These fluffy red velvet waffles with a luscious cream cheese drizzle combine nostalgic cake flavors with a light, tender texture, perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free milk plus 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • For the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron for about 5 minutes until hot.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; lumps are okay. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or non-stick spray. Pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter onto the center of the iron, close the lid, and cook for 4-6 minutes until steam stops and waffles are crisp.
  6. While waffles cook, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable, adding milk a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  7. Serve waffles immediately, stacked and generously drizzled with the cream cheese sauce. Optionally, garnish with fresh berries or powdered sugar.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best texture. Preheat waffle iron fully for crisp waffles. Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier results. For extra fluff, beat egg whites separately and fold in gently.

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Keywords: red velvet waffles, cream cheese drizzle, fluffy waffles, brunch recipe, sweet breakfast, easy waffles, holiday breakfast

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