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Red Velvet Marble Waffles

Olivia taling
Red Velvet Marble Waffles combine classic vanilla waffle batter with rich red velvet cocoa batter, swirled together and cooked until fluffy, golden, and visually stunning.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 waffles
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • waffle iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the classic waffle batter.
  • In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gently combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the red velvet batter.
  • In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Stir into dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease if needed.
  • Spoon classic waffle batter onto the iron, followed by red velvet batter. Gently swirl with a toothpick or knife.
  • Close the waffle iron and cook until waffles are golden brown and fully set.
  • Remove waffles carefully and serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

Avoid overmixing either batter to keep waffles light and fluffy. Swirl gently to maintain a defined marble pattern. Best enjoyed fresh but freezer-friendly for quick breakfasts.
Keyword breakfast waffles, holiday waffles, marble waffles, red velvet waffles