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Red Velvet Marble Waffles

Stunning marbled waffles featuring swirls of classic red velvet and vanilla batter. A show-stopping and delicious brunch centerpiece.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Base Waffle Batter (Divided)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1.75 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil or melted butter, cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Red Velvet Marbling
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Waffle Iron
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high setting. Grease lightly if necessary.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Then whisk in the buttermilk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between two separate bowls.
  6. To one bowl, add the cocoa powder, red gel food coloring, and white vinegar. Fold gently until fully incorporated and the batter is a uniform red color.
  7. Using two spoons, place alternating dollops of the red velvet and vanilla batters onto the center of the hot waffle iron.
  8. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together once or twice. Close the lid and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until steaming stops and waffles are crisp.
  9. Carefully remove the waffle and serve immediately with desired toppings like cream cheese glaze, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.

Notes

For a cream cheese glaze, beat 4oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 2-3 tbsp milk until smooth. Gel food coloring provides the best, most vibrant color without altering batter consistency.