Muahaha. I feel like pure evil for posting this recipe. But, on the other side, at least one person will probably google "how to make waffles from cake batter" and find this helpful. So, dear Googler, you are welcome. To the rest of you, I apologize and encourage you (again) to get out your stretchy pants.
After 6 days of not eating sugar last week, Derek and I were psyched to go crazy on Saturday. I'd been dreaming of these waffles all week, knowing full well they're ridiculous(ly delicious). So I made them, ate some, and then promptly lost all interest in sugar for the day. Umm, wasn't I supposed to eat sugar ALL DAY LONG!? I just couldn't do it. Sorry, folks.
I did make one other sugary recipe, which I'll share soon, but really couldn't manage to eat much of it! It's now in the freezer, waiting for this Saturday. Sad story! I think the lesson learned here is that I'm much more of a periodic sugar eater, not a sugar-binger. If I have cookies (brownies, candies, cakes, etc.) I'll eat a few each day, every few hours, and it's fine. But cram it all into one day? I can't handle it!
These waffles though, were super fun, if only for the novelty of putting cake batter in the waffle maker. They come out soft and steamy, then crisp up nicely — and I personally LOVE eating the crispy edges off of a butter cake! Things started innocently, with just some whipped cream and sprinkles to top it off; however, then the chocolate sauce got involved. Things went downhill (or uphill?) from there!
Cake Batter Waffles
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- Toppings: whipped cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles
Instructions
- Plug in your waffle iron and let it heat on medium as you prepare the batter.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
- Add the vanilla and almond extract.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture to the batter in three batches, alternating with the milk, until fully incorporated. Add sprinkles to the batter at this point, if you want.
- Scoop ½ cup (this amount will depend on the size of your waffle iron) of batter into the waffle iron, and close the lid. Let cook for about 3 minutes, then carefully remove the waffle. Upon removal, the waffle will be very soft and fragile; however, it will crisp up after removal.
- Serve with toppings as desired: whipped cream, chocolate sauce, fruit, sprinkles, etc.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I love cake batter - love - it's very high up there on my list. Recently I've been craving a waffle iron. Now I think you made me do it.. I'm going to buy one! Pinning this, thank you so much.
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
I love the idea of cake batter waffles, these look so delicious!
nessa says
Yummy!
em says
this reminds me that i must invest in a waffle maker! beautifully styled photos!
Amanda says
I am THAT googler! Thank you!
THATotHerGOOGLER says
I am also THAT googler. I was looking for something that dient require a cake mix :). This is perfect.
Mary says
YAAAY!! So glad to have been useful!! Thanks for the comment! xoxo
Shannon says
I am that Googler too!
Thank you!
Mary says
Woohoo! So glad to hear it 🙂
Dilini says
Thank you! It's nice
Kyle W says
These were so ridiculously good. I've made many 'a cakes, but I didn't want to risk using a trusted recipe by tossing it in the waffle iron, and ruining it. When I searched online, nearly every recipe I found used a boxed mix, except for this one!
The only adjustment I made was chopped oreos instead of sprinkles, and of course I overdid it on the flavor extracts 😉
By the way, the addition of a little almond extract was great!! It reminded me of a white cake or pound cake. Thank you again for this recipe, I actually chose to write this review because I'm coming back to make it a second time.
This one is a gem for sure.
★★★★★
dee says
Is waffle recipe is eveything...the flavor is perfect and the texture is divine. It reheats exceptionally...thx for sharing!!!