Description
Fluffy buttermilk waffles swirled with cocoa-rich red velvet batter, topped with whipped cream, raspberries, and syrup for a stunning breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
For the vanilla batter:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the red velvet batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon red food coloring
Optional toppings:
Whipped cream
Fresh raspberries or strawberries
Cream cheese glaze
Chocolate sauce or berry syrup
Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
In one bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the vanilla batter. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry until just mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the red velvet batter. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and food coloring. Combine wet and dry until just mixed.
Lightly grease waffle iron. Pour vanilla batter, then add red velvet batter on top. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl into a marble pattern.
Cook until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
Top with whipped cream, berries, syrup, or desired toppings.
Notes
Do not overmix batters keep them slightly lumpy for fluffier waffles.
Swirl gently to create marbling without blending the batters.
Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Keywords: red velvet waffles, marble waffles, brunch recipes, valentine’s breakfast, buttermilk waffles, dessert waffles