Southern-Style Red Velvet Buttermilk Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze
These Southern-style red velvet waffles are moist and tender with a beautiful red hue, thanks to buttermilk and cocoa powder. Baked to perfection and topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze, they make an indulgent breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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- Waffle Batter
- Cream Cheese Glaze
Let’s make it
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and place a wire rack on a baking sheet to keep waffles warm after baking.
Waffle Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Waffle Batter
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and uniformly colored.
Waffle Batter
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy; do not overmix to keep waffles tender.
Baking
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it lightly. Using a tablespoon, drop small mounds of batter about two inches apart onto the sheet to resemble waffle shapes.
Baking
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the batter has set and edges are firm to the touch. These are baked waffles, distinctly tender and moist compared to pan-fried.
Cream Cheese Glaze
While waffles bake, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze reaches desired drizzling consistency.
Serving
When waffles are baked, remove them from oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over warm waffles before serving.
Tips & notes
To keep waffles warm without losing crispness, use the oven set to a low temperature and a wire rack so steam escapes. Don't overmix the batter to ensure a tender texture. Adjust red food coloring to your preferred hue.
Saving it for later
Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Reheating
Reheat waffles in a toaster oven or conventional oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until warmed through and slightly crisp again. Avoid microwaving to keep texture pleasant.
