Can I use a Belgian waffle maker?

Yes—reduce batter per waffle and watch cook time; Belgian irons often need a little longer.

Can I make batter ahead?

You can mix dry and wet separately and combine just before cooking. Make-ahead batter sits okay for a short while but may lose some lift.

Is food coloring necessary?

No—the cocoa gives a slight red-brown hue; color makes it festive but flavor relies on cocoa and vanilla.

Can I skip cocoa in the red batter?

You could, but it wouldn’t be red velvet—cocoa gives that subtle chocolate note that balances the tang.

How do I get deep red without altering texture?

Use gel color—small amount, big color payoff.

Fun Waffle Recipes — Festive Red Velvet Marble Waffles 9am Chef

Description

A pair of complementary waffle batters — one classic, one red velvet — combined on the griddle to produce lightly crisp, tender waffles with a pretty marbled finish.

Ingredients

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Classic Waffle Mix

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Red Velvet Waffle Mix

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk
1 large egg
¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring

Instructions

Make the classic batter

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a whisk.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir just until the mixture comes together — small lumps are fine.

Make the red velvet batter
4. In another bowl, sift or whisk the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. In a second container, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and food coloring.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and fold until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep waffles light.

Heat the waffle iron
7. Preheat your iron following the maker’s guidelines and brush or spray lightly with oil if needed.

Form the marble pattern & cook
8. Spoon a portion of the classic batter onto the hot waffle plates, then add a smaller scoop of the red velvet batter beside or on top.
9. Drag a toothpick, skewer, or butter knife through the two batters a couple of times to create a gentle swirl — don’t overwork it.
10. Close the iron and cook according to your appliance’s instructions until the waffle is golden and set.

Finish and serve
11. Remove the waffle and repeat until both batters are used.
12. Serve while warm with toppings such as whipped cream, berries, or maple syrup.