Red Velvet Waffles

Red Velvet Waffles

Valentine’s Day Breakfast

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

161
calories
6,4g
fat
21,6g
carbohydrates
4,4g
protein
42mg
cholesterol
233mg
sodium
Red Velvet Waffles

Recipe Description

Add a little color to your day and treat your special someone to these Red Velvet Waffles! Inspired by the classic American dessert, these waffles are extra fluffy and moist and so easy to make from scratch.

To start, turn on your waffle maker and combine the dry ingredients. Combine the wet ingredients and mix until completely smooth. Then add in the red food coloring. I like to use gel food coloring because it is more concentrated and delivers a much bigger punch of color. Next, add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and fold until fully combined. Cook the waffles until golden and crispy. These waffles are amazing served with a dollop of ice cream and fresh strawberries. To top things off, drizzle the chocolate syrup over and enjoy!

To make these Red Velvet Waffles, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Red Velvet Waffles

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat waffle maker

    5 min
    Step 1 - Red Velvet Waffles

    Preheat the waffle maker and brush with a little oil as required.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Red Velvet Waffles

    In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt and set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine wet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 3 - Red Velvet Waffles

    In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1 ¾ cups buttermilk, ⅓ cup melted and cooled butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon vinegar until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add food coloring

    1 min
    Step 4 - Red Velvet Waffles

    Whisk in the red food coloring until the batter is slightly darker than the shade of red you desire, as it will lighten a little while it cooks.

  5. 5

    Combine wet and dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 5 - Red Velvet Waffles

    Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and fold to combine well.

  6. 6

    Cook waffles

    25 min
    Step 6 - Red Velvet WafflesStep 6 - Red Velvet WafflesStep 6 - Red Velvet Waffles

    Ladle the manufacturer’s recommended amount of batter onto your waffle maker and cook until done. In most cases, the waffles should be done as soon as they stop steaming.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Red Velvet Waffles

    Once cooked, serve with ice cream and fresh strawberries and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

These Red Velvet Waffles make for a simple yet festive Valentine’s Day breakfast the whole family will love. Give this recipe a go and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes on your socials!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Bella
March 17, 2025
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Superb! Made these for my husband on Valentine's Day, and he was blown away. The color was stunning and the taste was just heavenly. They were so easy to whip up too! Definitely a new favorite!

Ursula Granger
December 11, 2024
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OMG, these Red Velvet Waffles are just to die for! Made them for my hubby on Valentine's day, and he was totally blown away! Super simple recipe and the color is just stunning. Drizzled some chocolate syrup, and wow, we felt like we were at a fancy brunch! Thanks for this gem!

Paige Thompson
October 7, 2024
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Delicious! Made these Red Velvet Waffles for my kids' birthday brunch and they loved them. The vibrant color made everything so fun and they were fluffy and sweet. We added strawberries and ice cream, and it turned into a special treat everyone enjoyed. Will definitely make again for special occasions.

Wendy
April 9, 2024
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Delicious recipe ever!

Kevin
March 24, 2024
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Deliciously fun waffles!

Nikki86
November 10, 2023
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Superb waffles, brightened our anniversary morning.

Zara Williams
October 14, 2023
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Delicious!

Celine
October 12, 2023
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I tried these Red Velvet Waffles last Sunday for breakfast. They turned out fluffly and delicious, my niece loved the color. Simple to make and a perfect treat.

Kieran
October 10, 2023
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Absolutely mad! These Red Velvet Waffles were a hit at my mates' brunch. Super easy to whip up and the kids loved 'em! Can't believe how good they taste with ice cream!

Quinn
July 25, 2023
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Superb color joy.

Olivia
July 19, 2023
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These waffles are amazing. My kids loved them, especially with ice cream on top. We had a fun family breakfast making these together and it was so easy to prepare. Will definitely make again.

Wanda Smith
November 5, 2022
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I made these Red Velvet Waffles for a special brunch with my sister, and they turned out excellent. The colors were so vibrant and they tasted fantastic! We enjoyed them with ice cream, just like the recipe suggested. It felt like we were celebrating a special occasion! I’m so thankful for this delicious recipe!

Zara
November 2, 2022
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Yasss! These Red Velvet Waffles are a total game-changer! Made them for my hubby’s bday and he was obsessed. Super easy to whip up, yet delish and pretty! Will def make again, maybe for our next brunch date! Love it!

Ace
March 15, 2022
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Man, these Red Velvet Waffles are like, totally awesome. I made 'em for my wife on our anniversary, and she loved 'em. So easy to whip up and the color just pops. Perfect with ice cream and strawberries. Who knew waffles could be this fun?

Athina
February 8, 2022
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Beautiful and delicious waffles!

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