Description
These fluffy pink velvet waffles paired with creamy strawberry butter are a fun and comforting breakfast treat, perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4–5 drops pink gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for strawberry butter)
- 3 tbsp strawberry jam
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron for about 5 minutes and lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and pink gel food coloring until smooth and evenly pink.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula just until combined; some lumps are okay.
- Pour about 1/2 cup batter onto the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for 3-5 minutes until crisp and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While waffles cook, beat softened butter with strawberry jam, powdered sugar (if using), and chopped fresh strawberries until fluffy.
- Serve waffles warm with a dollop of creamy strawberry butter on top. Optionally, add fresh strawberry slices or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant pink without thinning the batter. Room temperature ingredients improve texture. Don’t overmix batter to keep waffles tender. Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven if making multiple batches. Butter the waffle iron before each use to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with strawb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Protein: 7
Keywords: pink velvet waffles, strawberry butter, breakfast waffles, fluffy waffles, easy waffle recipe, colorful waffles, weekend brunch