Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high setting. Grease lightly if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Then whisk in the buttermilk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between two separate bowls.
- 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.
- Using two spoons, place alternating dollops of the red velvet and vanilla batters onto the center of the hot waffle iron.
- 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.
- 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.
