Dark Chocolate Belgian Waffles
If you are a Belgian waffle fan but looking for a recipe to up your breakfast/ brunch game, this Dark Chocolate Belgian Waffle recipe is it. These sound almost too good to be true and believe me they are delicious!!! Try them with my fresh Strawberry Compote recipe and whipped cream.
Servings: 8 waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (70%cacao or more), finely chopped
- Nonstick cooking spray
For serving
- softened butter & pure maple syrup
- Strawberry Compote & whipped cream
- Peanut butter, bananas, & honey
- Ice cream & chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F, put a wire rack inside of a baking sheet pan, and place in the middle of the oven; this will keep the prepared waffles warm. Preheat waffle iron to Chocolate Buttermilk or just Buttermilk Belgian waffle setting.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Separate the eggs. Make a well in the center and add egg yolks, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; whisk dry ingredients gradually to incorporate just until combined.
- In another bowl using an electric handheld mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Working in 2 batches, very gently fold in egg whites to the batter until just combined; fold in the chocolate.
- Lightly coat the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Cook waffles according to the instructions of the waffle maker. Transfer to a wire rack in the oven and cover loosely with foil to keep warm before serving.
Notes
- To make ahead: The waffle batter, egg whites, and chocolate can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time. Cover and keep in the refrigerator until cooking time.
- To freeze: Place in freezer single-layered, on a parchment lined baking sheet for a couple hours until completely frozen. Transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- To reheat frozen waffles: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place waffles on a parchment lined baking sheet, loosely cover with foil, and bake for 10-15 minutes