Chocolate Buttermilk Waffles

Happy International Waffle Day!

March 25th is celebrated as International Waffle Day in countries such as Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, which is also known as the Feast of Annunciation where waffles are typically eaten.

However, this version of a waffle is pretty decadent and was highly demanded by one particular 4-year-old in my house.

Chocolate Buttermilk Waffles

Preheat your waffle iron, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.

Separate 2 eggs : put the whites in a medium mixing bowl and place the yolks in a medium measuring cup. To the measuring cup, add vegetable oil, milk, coffee, and vanilla extract.

Beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until mostly combined.

Add in the whipped egg whites.

Using a rubber spatula, fold in the egg whites gently. The mixture does not have to be completely mixed together.

Cook waffles according to your waffle iron’s directions.

Serve with your favorite toppings.

I topped with chocolate syrup, chopped strawberries, and whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your waffle iron, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Separate the eggs by placing the whites in a medium-sized bowl and put the yolks in a medium measuring cup. To the measuring cup, add in the vegetable oil, buttermilk, coffee, and vanilla extract. Whisk together and set aside.
4. In the bowl with the egg whites, using a hand mixer, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Add the egg/milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in the egg whites with a rubber spatula, being careful to not break up the whipped egg whites too much.
6. Pour the batter onto your hot waffle iron and cook according to your waffle iron’s directions.
7. Serve with your favorite toppings. We topped with chocolate syrup, chopped strawberries, and whipped cream.