Homemade chocolate waffles with cocoa and cream

Easy Chocolate Waffle Recipe

This chocolate waffle recipe delivers a crispy exterior and a rich, fluffy inside—ready in 20 minutes using pantry staples. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert!

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American, belgian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Batter Rest Time: 5

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 310kcal

Cost: $7

Equipment

1 Waffle iron Belgian-style preferred for deeper grids
2 Mixing bowls One for dry, one for wet ingredients
1 Whisk Balloon whisk ideal for aeration
1 Rubber spatula For gentle folding
1 Measuring cups and spoons For accuracy
1 Ice cream scoop/cup To portion batter evenly

Ingredients

1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Use Dutch-processed for richer flavor
¼ cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste
1 tablespoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs Separate whites and yolks for fluffier texture
1 ¼ cups Milk Or use buttermilk for tangy flavor
⅓ cup Vegetable oil Or melted butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
½ cup Chocolate chips Optional any kind you like

Instructions

Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat setting.
Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
Beat eggs, then mix in milk, oil, and vanilla.
Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Fold in chocolate chips without overmixing the batter.
Pour batter and cook until steam stops completely rising.
Transfer waffles to warm oven while cooking remaining batches.
Serve hot with toppings or store properly for later.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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