Dark Chocolate Waffles

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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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

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.

Looking for more waffle recipes?

Try my:

• Sweet Potato Waffles
• Carrot Cake Waffles
• Waffle de Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread Waffles)

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

Dark Chocolate Waffles Recipe

Adapted from Sweetsugarbean

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5 from 3 votes

Dark Chocolate Waffles

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.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine N/A

Keyword breakfast, brunch, chocolate, dark chocolate, Valentine’s Day, waffle

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (27 grams) dark cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons (37 grams) packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) buttermilk
• 1/4 cup (60 grams) plain yogurt
• 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled, plus more for brushing the waffle iron
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 ounces (170 grams) dark chocolate finely chopped

Optional Toppings:

• Strawberry preserves
• Whipped Cream
• Cacao nibs
• Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

• Preheat the waffle iron to high heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk, yogurt, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
• Gently mix until no streaks of flour remain.
• Gently fold in the bittersweet chocolate.
• Brush the heated waffle iron with butter. Add batter to the waffle iron, amount based on size of iron.
• Heat until set and fluffy. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining batter.
• Serve immediately topped with whipped cream, strawberry preserves, cacao nibs, or your favorite toppings.