Skip to main content

Chocolate Dessert Waffles

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Bake:
5 Min.
Prep:
30 Min.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yields:
10 (4-inch) waffles

It's pretty tough to beat waffles for breakfast. The right balance of crispy outside and soft interior makes this chocolate waffles recipe a mouthwatering treat. For an unforgettable breakfast or brunch, serve with one of the five delicious toppings, such as Hot Fudge Sauce or Strawberry Cream. HINT: Prepare these Chocolate Dessert Waffles ahead of time and freeze them, then warm them in the toaster to share a sweet treat anytime!  If you love making mornings magical with waffles and pancakes, check out our Pancake Hacks: How to Make Boxed Pancake Mix Better.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
30 minutes
Bake Time
5 minutes

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 cup
    butter or margarine (1/2 stick), melted
  • 3/4 cup
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 cup
    buttermilk or sour milk *
  • 1/2 cup
    chopped nuts (optional)
  • Hot Fudge Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup
    sugar
  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup
    evaporated milk, plus 2 tablespoons (5 oz can)
  • 1/3 cup
    light corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup
    butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • Strawberry Dessert Cream
  • 1 cup
    cold whipping cream (1/2 pt)
  • 1/3 cup
    strawberry preserves
  • 3 drops
    red food color
  • Apple-Cinnamon Topping
  • 1 can
    pie filling, apple (21 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • Peach-Nutmeg Topping
  • 1 can
    pie filling, peach (21 oz)
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • Chocolate Maple Sauce
  • 3/4 cup
    sugar
  • 1/3 cup
  • 3/4 cup
    evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup
    butter or margarine (1/2 stick)
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    maple flavoring
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?

Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
mixing bowl mixing bowl
measuring cups measuring cups
rubber scraper rubber scraper
waffle iron waffle iron
saucepan saucepan
stovetop stovetop
1

Prepare Hot Fudge Sauce or any of the other toppings listed below; set aside

2

Stir cocoa and butter in large bowl until smooth; stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk to cocoa mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired.

Tip

To sour milk: Use 1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar plus milk to equal 1/2 cup.

3

Bake in waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. Carefully remove waffle from iron. Serve warm with desired toppings.

TIP

Make toppings ahead and warm while making waffles.

 Leftover waffles can be frozen; thaw in toaster on low heat.

Hot Fudge Sauce:

Combine sugar and cocoa in small saucepan; stir in evaporated milk and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla, stirring until butter is melted. Serve warm.

Strawberry Dessert Cream:

Beat 1 cup (1/2 pt) cold whipping cream in small bowl until stiff. Fold in 1/3 cup strawberry preserves and 3 drops red food color, if desired. 

Apple -Cinnamon Topping:

Heat 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon in small saucepan until warm.

Peach -Nutmeg Topping:

Heat 1 can (21 oz) peach pie filling and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg in small saucepan until warm.

Chocolate Maple Sauce:

Combine sugar and cocoa in small saucepan; stir in evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Add butter and salt, stirring until butter is melted. Stir in maple flavor and vanilla. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Additional questions?