Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Large eggs: 2
- Milk (whole or 2%): 1 3/4 cups
- Unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly: 1/2 cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
- Red gel food coloring: 1 1/2 teaspoons
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and melted butter until well combined. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just incorporated, ensuring there are still a few small lumps.
- Step 2: Divide the prepared waffle batter evenly into two separate bowls. Set one bowl aside (this will be the plain white batter).
- Step 3: To the second bowl (the Red Velvet portion), add the unsweetened cocoa powder and the red gel food coloring. Whisk thoroughly until the cocoa is dissolved and the color is a deep, uniform red.
- Step 4: Preheat your waffle iron. To create the marble effect, drop alternating spoonfuls of the plain white batter and the red velvet batter onto the center of the waffle iron. Use a small skewer or toothpick to gently swirl the two colors together 1-2 times, being careful not to fully mix the batters.
- Step 5: Close the lid of the waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer instructions, usually 3-5 minutes, or until the waffle is crispy and the steam has nearly stopped. Carefully remove the waffle and serve warm.
Notes
- For longer storage, cool waffles completely on a wire rack, then flash freeze them on a sheet tray before transferring them to an airtight freezer bag for up to two months.
- Skip the microwave when reheating; instead, revive the texture by popping frozen or refrigerated waffles into a toaster or toaster oven for 2–3 minutes until they are crispy again.
- Enhance the classic flavor profile by serving these warm waffles immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar and a generous dollop of cream cheese glaze or whipped cream.
- To guarantee a beautiful marble effect, swirl the batters gently only 1-2 times with your skewer, as overmixing will result in a uniform pink color rather than distinct red and white veins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American