Red Velvet Waffles are a delicious chocolatey waffle with a bright red color. Top with powdered sugar, whipped cream and raspberries for a beautiful breakfast.
Preheat your waffle iron according to the instructions.
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium-high speed until they form stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.
Add the egg yolks to a medium-sized bowl. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Add red food coloring until you achieve the desired color.
In a separate, large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Next, fold the egg whites into the batter, making sure not to deflate them too much.
Once the egg whites have been fully incorporated, allow the mixture to sit for five minutes. This will help the gluten relax and give soft, fluffy waffles.
Spray your waffle iron with nonstick baking spray and add as much batter as is needed to completely fill the tray. In an 8-inch waffle iron, it is about 1 cup.
Bake until the waffle is no longer steaming or the iron indicates that the waffle is cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with jam, whipped cream, or fresh berries. Serve warm.