Red Velvet Waffles

Red Velvet Waffles make the perfect Valentine’s Day or Christmas morning breakfast treat! These waffles are made with cocoa, buttermilk and stiffened egg whites for the most perfect texture and traditional red velvet flavor.

These heart shaped red velvet waffles make a beautiful addition to a Valentine’s or Galentine’s Brunch. I love using the mini Dash waffle makers to make fun and festive waffles! If you are looking for other fun Valentine’s Day treats or just love anything red velvet like I do, give my red velvet brownies or red velvet crinkle cookies a try!

What You Will Need-Grocery List

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or powdered chocolate drink mix
• 2 eggs (separate egg whites and yolk)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter for batter and additional 2 tablespoons melted butter for waffle maker
• 1 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• Waffle maker

How to Make Red Velvet Waffles

• Separate eggs by 2 placing egg whites in a stand mixer with a whisk attachment (you can use a hand mixer) and place 2 egg yolks in a separate large mixing bowl. In stand mixer, whisk egg whites on high speed until egg whites form stiff peaks (this will take a few minutes).
• In the mixing bowl with the egg yolks, add 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup melted butter, 1 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon red food coloring. Mix together until smooth.
• In a separate mixing bowl, mix together 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (or for a little more sweetness, use 1 tablespoon powdered chocolate drink mix) and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a little at a time, mixing until well combined. Batter may have a few lumps and that is ok. Do not over mix.
• Gently fold egg whites into the batter using a dough whisk or silicone spatula.
• Preheat waffle maker.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter and baste on waffle maker with a silicone pastry brush.
• Pour batter onto waffle maker (see your waffle maker instructions for suggested amount).
• Cook waffle mixture according to your waffle maker instructions.
• Remove and serve warm with favorite toppings!

How to Freeze Red Velvet Waffles

Make these red velvet waffles ahead of time or store leftovers by storing them in the freezer! The best way to freeze and use as needed, is to place parchment or wax paper sheets between each waffle and store in a freezer bag or freezer safe airtight container. Freeze for 1-2 month. To reheat, place frozen waffle in a toaster or toaster oven like you would store bought toaster waffles or allow waffles to thaw completely in fridge before reheating in the microwave.