Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1½ tablespoons natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon fine salt
1¼ cups buttermilk
1 large egg
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 teaspoons red food coloring or beet puree
¼ cup reserved batter + 1 teaspoon cocoa (for marbling)
Whipped cream, strawberries, raspberries for topping
Instructions
Preheat the waffle iron: Heat your waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions so it’s ready when the batter is mixed.
Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, oil, vanilla, and food coloring until smooth.
Make the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Create the marble effect: Reserve ¼ cup of batter and mix it with 1 teaspoon of cocoa. Spoon red batter into the waffle iron, then add a few drops of the cocoa mix. Lightly swirl with a toothpick.
Cook the waffles: Close the iron and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3–5 minutes depending on your iron.
Serve and enjoy: Top with whipped cream, berries, and a drizzle of syrup or caramel. Serve warm for the best texture.
Notes
Use beet puree for a natural color alternative. Rest batter 5 minutes for extra fluffiness. To store leftovers, cool completely and freeze between parchment sheets; reheat in a toaster for crisp results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg