Description
These easy chocolate waffles use cake mix as the base for a quick, special breakfast with crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors. With just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, they’re perfect for busy mornings or weekend treats.
Ingredients
1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Optional: ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Optional: ¼ cup finely chopped nuts
Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Stir until most lumps are gone, but don’t overmix.
If using any mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in gently.
Pour approximately ⅓ cup of batter (or the amount recommended for your waffle iron) into the center of the preheated iron.
Close and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until steam stops coming out and the waffle is crisp on the outside.
Remove carefully and repeat with remaining batter. If making multiple waffles, keep finished ones warm in a 200°F oven while completing the batch.
Notes
For crispier waffles, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the dry cake mix before adding wet ingredients.
For fluffier waffles, separate eggs and beat whites until stiff, then fold into the batter last.
Don’t open the waffle iron too early – wait until steam significantly reduces.
These waffles freeze beautifully. Cool completely, freeze in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Reheat frozen waffles in the toaster for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 285 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
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