Warm, light and crispy; there are few things better on a weekend morning that waffles for breakfast. Unless those waffles just happen happen to be chocolate waffles. These waffles are indulgent without being too sweet, and are perfect for a lazy morning in your pajamas or a fancy weekend brunch. Whip up a batch of my Decadent Chocolate Waffles and turn any morning into a celebration.
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History of Waffles
Waffles are a popular breakfast and brunch treat throughout the world and have a long history. Waffle irons with the traditional honeycomb pattern date back to the 1200s in England and fast became a popular street food throughout Europe. In the 1600’s the waffle made it’s way to the United States with Dutch settlers and in the early 1900’s the first electric waffle iron was created.
How to make chocolate waffles
These chocolate waffles are part quick bread and part souffle. Using 1 large bowl and 2 medium bowls (deliciousness sometimes means lots of dishes, but these waffles are definitely worth it) you will prepare separate parts of the batter. In the largest bowl you will mix together the flour, cocoa powder and all of the dry ingredients. In one of the medium bowls combine the milk, egg yolks, oil and vanilla; while in the other bowl beat the egg whites into stiff peaks. Stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture (it is completely fine if there are a few lumps) and then fold the egg whites in.
Making the batter this way results in a waffle that is wonderfully fluffy and light. All that’s left is to cook up the waffles in your waffle iron following the directions given with your iron (every waffle iron is slightly different, but I’ve had this waffle iron for years and absolutely love it).
These chocolate waffles taste like brownies (and who doesn’t love the idea of brownies for breakfast?) and toppings are only limited by your imagination. I personally love topping these chocolate waffles with fresh whipped cream and berries; but chocolate sauce, peanut butter, homemade marshmallows ,caramel or ice cream would also be great.
If you like these Decadent Chocolate Waffles be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Homemade Granola with Cranberries and Pecans
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Decadent Chocolate Waffles
Equipment
- waffle iron
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron per manufacturer's instructions.
- You will need 3 bowls, 1 large and 2 medium. In the largest bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and whisk to combine. In one of the medium bowls whisk together milk, egg yolks, vegetable oil and vanilla extract; in the other bowl beat the egg whites with an electric mixer into stiff peaks.
- Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine (there may be a few lumps, which is fine). Fold in the egg white mixture.
- Brush the waffle iron with butter and add the batter using 1/3 cup (or more depending on your waffle iron) and cook per manufacturer's instructions. Serve with fresh whipped cream, berries, chocolate syrup or whatever toppings you wish.
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veenaazmanov says
Thanks for such a lovely and delicious crispy waffles. Perfect for all my sweet tooth cravings. Love the Cinnamon flavor to it. I can enjoy this at any time of the day
Jamie says
Love the flavor of these waffles! Definitely making this for my family on the weekends!
Shanna A. says
My family loved these amazing waffles. They are already begging me to make them again.
Anjali says
Yesss omg I love everything about these waffles!! They are super decadent, easy to make and perfect for a special occasion! I’m planning to make them again for Valentine’s Day!
Irina says
WOW! What a great idea these chocolate beauties are! They perfect to make for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for your recipe right in time. 🙂
Dannii says
I am going to try making these this morning. They look amazing.
Beth Sachs says
My kids LOVED these chocolate waffles for breakfast. So easy too.
Claudia Lamascolo says
I love waffles and could eat these everyday they look wonderful
Bintu | Budget Delicious says
These sound like the perfect weekend breakfast – so decadent, delicious and the whole family loves them!
Katie Hughes says
These do look super light with the egg whites whisked up – that’s a great tip for a lighter waffle!
Fiona Maclean says
I love the sound of chocolate waffles! I’d have to skip the strawberries due to an allergy, but there are plenty of other berry options!
Carrie Ann says
This is the ultimate decadent breakfast waffle! I love the chocolate sauce with the berries, but peanut butter sauce on top sounds fantastic too. So yummy!
Lillie says
Waffles that taste like brownies? Yes please!
Anaiah says
Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! These chocolate waffles were so delicious and so decadent. I loved everything about them.
Allyssa says
Super love how it turned out really tasty and amazing! Fam loves it as well! Thank you so much for sharing this super easy to make chocolate waffles! I highly recommend this recipe!
Ashley says
Yum! These sound amazing. It’s been so long since I’ve had waffles, but this recipe is making me think it’s time to break out the old waffle maker!
Amanda Scarlati says
We love breakfast for any time of these and these are the best waffles! I mean, who could say no to chocolate waffles??
Audrey says
My kids loved these!
Jere Cassidy says
I had to immediately pin this recipe so I never lose it. These waffles make the most fun dessert that surprises everyone.
Elizabeth Flight says
So delicious and SO decadent! We loved these waffles!
Prajaktasfoodlab says
I just love anything with chocolate and this recipe is just perfect for me. Saving it for Sunday brunch.
Jeannie says
It looks so good and it makes me wanna have a cast iron waffle maker.
Sara says
OMG these look sooo delicious, the only thing better than waffles is chocolate waffles, YUMMM! Thanks for sharing, I know what I’m doing for brunch this weekend 😉
Jean says
we love waffles and we are missing out the chocolate version, thanks for this!
Cindy Mom, the Lunch Lady says
My stomach has been growling the whole time reading your post. These waffles look amazing with the whipped cream and berries. I can’t wait to try making a mini version of them for my kiddos!
Kayla DiMaggio says
Oh my goodness…like oh my freaking goodness. These are SO delicious! They were so decadent and I loved the hint of cinnamon!
Megan Ellam says
Love a good waffle recipe. This looks great. Thanks for the recipe.
Marcellina says
I love that these waffles use basic everyday ingredients to create something decadent! Great recipe!
Anaiah says
These chocolate waffles were so decadent and delicious! Love how easy they were to make. Definitely going to be making this more often for breakfast!
Kayla DiMaggio says
Yum! Can we talk about how awesome these chocolate waffles are?? This is amazing! I loved all the flavors!
Natalie says
We love waffles for breakfast. As a matter of fact, my son ask for them this morning. I promised him I will make them tomorrow. I will use your recipe this time. These waffles look incredible. Yum!
Dennis Littley says
I made these for breakfast yesterday and my family loved them!