Description
Decadent black forest waffles combining rich cocoa and sweet cherries, perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder (use Dutch-process for a deeper taste)
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk (milk with vinegar or lemon juice can be used)
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Cherry Pie Filling
- 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar (optional dusting)
- 1 cup Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until well-mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cherry pie filling, distributing it throughout the batter.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and grease lightly.
- Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the hot iron and cook for about 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Remove the waffles and keep warm in a preheated oven while repeating with the remaining batter.
- Plate the waffles and top with whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, and extra cherries if desired.
Notes
Serve hot for the best texture and taste; you can customize with fresh fruits or chocolate syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Making
- Cuisine: American, German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg