Name: Dark Chocolate Waffles
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large eggs, separated; 2 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), finely chopped; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 Unsalted butter; 1 pure maple syrup

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Buttermilk brings slight tang and moisture to the batter, while olive oil offers fruity richness. Choose a mild-flavored (not too peppery) type of oil for this.

Recipe information

Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3 large eggs, separated

2 cups buttermilk

1/2 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), finely chopped

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1 Unsalted butter

1 pure maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°F. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add egg yolks, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Blend with a fork, then gradually incorporate dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Step 2
Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Working in 2 batches, fold egg whites into batter just until combined. Fold in chocolate.
Step 3
Heat a waffle iron until very hot; lightly coat with nonstick spray. Working in batches, cook waffles until cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet, cover loosely with foil, and keep warm in oven until ready to serve.
Step 4
Serve waffles with butter and syrup.
Step 5
DO AHEAD: Batter with egg whites can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

TagsWaffle Dessert Cocoa Chocolate Buttermilk Dairy Breakfast Brunch Nut Free Vegetarian Easy Quick 30 Minutes or Less Fry Bon Appétit

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