Description
A rich and festive dessert that combines the crisp edges of waffles with the moist crumb of red velvet cake, layered with tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp vinegar
2 tbsp red food coloring
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
Optional toppings: fresh berries, chocolate chips, cookie crumbs
Instructions
1. Preheat waffle iron and grease lightly.
2. Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
3. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring in another bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended.
5. Pour batter into waffle iron, cook until crisp outside and fluffy inside.
6. Cool waffles completely before stacking.
7. Spread cream cheese frosting between waffles.
8. Garnish with berries, chocolate shavings, or cookie crumbs.
9. Chill 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
For vegan, use flax eggs, plant-based buttermilk, and dairy-free cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg