A recipe for Dark Chocolate Waffles! Pair these homemade waffles with fresh berries and whipped cream for a decadent Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch.

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Three Dark Chocolate Waffles on a plate with strawberries and blueberries.

These Dark Chocolate Waffles are such an easy addition to brunch for Valentine’s Day or even as a fun treat any time of year.

A buttermilk waffle base is packed with both dark cocoa powder and finely chopped dark chocolate, then spoonfuls of the batter are heated in a waffle iron until set with an almost cake-like or brownie consistency.

Pair simply with fresh berries and whipped cream or even some chocolate sauce, strawberry preserves, cacao nibs, or chocolate sprinkles.

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

Side view of Dark Chocolate Waffles as ice cream sandwiches with chocolate sprinkles.

For another dessert option, allow the waffles to cool and form them into ice cream sandwiches. We particularly enjoy them with strawberry ice cream and chocolate sprinkles.

I learned the trick from Beach House Baking to beat the ice cream in a stand mixture to create a soft-serve consistency perfect for spreading over the waffles.

After assembly, I placed the sandwiches back in the freezer until solid. For smaller servings, they can easily be sliced into wedges after freezing.

A Few Tips

Don’t have buttermilk? Add 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar to 3/4 cup milk and set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

If the batter is too thick, whisk in a splash or two more of buttermilk. If too thin, add a little more flour (be careful not to add too much or the waffles will lose their tender and light texture). Mix the ingredients together until just combined with no streaks.

These Dark Chocolate Waffles are best immediately after preparing. Leftovers can be frozen in a single layer until solid, then transferred to a freezer-safe bag. Bake straight from the freezer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.

If you want to serve all the waffles warm at once, preheat an oven to 250˚F (120˚C) and arrange the cooked waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Keep in the warm oven until all the batter is prepared.

The amount of waffles created will depend on the type of waffle iron. My parents gave me a mini waffle maker a few years ago and the kids enjoy the smaller size. This recipe makes about 11 miniature waffles, but closer to 6 standard sized.

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Dark Chocolate Waffles on two white plates next to berries and maple syrup.

This recipe was originally posted in February 2015 and updated in January 2023.