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Red Velvet Belgian Waffles Recipe – Fluffy & Easy Cream Cheese Icing

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These Red Velvet Belgian Waffles are fluffy, vibrant, and crisp at the edges, with classic cocoa and vanilla flavors. Topped with silky cream cheese icing, they make a show-stopping breakfast or brunch treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel or beet powder)
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp (30-45ml) milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your Belgian waffle iron to medium-high (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift cocoa and flour for extra fluffiness.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring (or beet powder).
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay. Batter should be thick and velvety.
  5. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate baking powder.
  6. For the cream cheese icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat again. Add milk, 1 tbsp at a time, until icing is thick but pourable.
  7. Lightly grease the waffle iron with oil or cooking spray. Pour 1/2 to 2/3 cup batter into the center, close, and cook for 4-5 minutes until waffles are crisp at the edges and fluffy inside.
  8. Transfer cooked waffles to a cooling rack to keep them crisp.
  9. Drizzle or spread cream cheese icing over warm waffles. Add toppings like berries, nuts, or chocolate chips if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk and vegan cream cheese/butter. Batter can rest up to 20 minutes. Waffles freeze well; reheat in toaster for best texture. Top with berries, nuts, or chocolate chips for extra flavor. Avoid overmixing for fluffiest texture. Grease waffle iron well to prevent sticking.

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Keywords: red velvet waffles, Belgian waffles, cream cheese icing, breakfast, brunch, easy waffles, cocoa waffles, special occasion breakfast

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