Decadent fluffy chocolate waffle (Printable)

Fluffy chocolate waffle featuring rich cocoa flavor and a crisp exterior, ideal for brunch.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/3 cups whole milk
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

→ For Serving

12 - Fresh berries
13 - Whipped cream
14 - Maple syrup or chocolate sauce

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; the batter should remain slightly lumpy.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips if using.
06 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with nonstick spray or melted butter.
07 - Pour enough batter into the waffle iron to cover the grid. Close and cook for approximately 4–5 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
08 - Repeat cooking with remaining batter.
09 - Serve waffles warm, topped with fresh berries, whipped cream, and a drizzle of maple syrup or chocolate sauce.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They're indulgent enough to feel like dessert but still totally acceptable at breakfast.
  • The contrast between the crispy exterior and fluffy chocolate interior is genuinely addictive.
  • You can have them on the table in under 30 minutes without any complicated techniques.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter—I learned this the hard way when I tried to make it perfectly smooth and ended up with hockey pucks instead of waffles.
  • Let the melted butter cool for a minute before stirring it in, or you'll cook the eggs and end up with scrambled bits in your batter.
  • Your waffle iron matters more than you'd think—some run hotter than others, so watch the first one closely to figure out your timing.
03 -
  • Dark chocolate chips or chunks make these taste more sophisticated if you're feeling fancy, and they melt slightly into the waffle for pockets of richness.
  • A pinch of espresso powder in the dry ingredients deepens the chocolate flavor without making them taste like coffee, which I discovered by accident and never went back.

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