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Red Velvet Marble Waffle Cake with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

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A festive mashup of classic red velvet cake and fluffy waffles, marbled together and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for brunch, birthdays, or dessert, this cake is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

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  • For the Red Velvet Batter:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • For the Vanilla Waffle Batter:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
  • Mini chocolate chips or shavings
  • Crushed pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat waffle iron to medium-high and lightly grease with oil or nonstick spray.
  2. Mix the red velvet batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just smooth. Do not overmix.
  3. Mix the vanilla waffle batter: In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Add wet to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Marble the batters: Pour 2 tablespoons red velvet batter into the center of the waffle iron, followed by 2 tablespoons vanilla batter on top. Gently swirl with a knife or chopstick for a marbled effect.
  5. Cook the waffles: Close the iron and cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden and crisp at the edges. Check at 3 minutes for doneness.
  6. Repeat with remaining batters, alternating and swirling each time. Transfer finished waffles to a cooling rack.
  7. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat in milk to reach a spreadable consistency. Adjust sweetness as needed.
  8. Assemble the cake: Stack waffles on a serving plate, spreading a thin layer of frosting between each. Finish with a generous layer on top. Add optional toppings if desired.
  9. Slice and serve: Use a sharp knife for clean cuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Don’t overmix batters for tender waffles. Use room-temperature eggs and dairy for best texture. Cool waffles on a rack before assembling to keep edges crisp. Frosting can be adjusted for thickness with milk or powdered sugar. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute flour and dairy ingredients as needed. Waffles can be baked in muffin tins if no waffle iron is available.

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