Chocolate Waffles

Sep 20, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A stack of golden chocolate waffles on a plate with a pat of butter and the toppings from the recipe

These rich double chocolate waffles feature cocoa powder and melted bittersweet chocolate in the batter, brightened with a touch of espresso and infused with vanilla bean for deep chocolate flavor and tender crumb.

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 10 min

Total 45 min

Yield 6 waffles

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Ingredients

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waffles

2.0 cups (240.0 g)all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (30.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
2.0 tsp (8.0 g)baking powder
½ tsp (2.0 g)baking soda
½ tsp (3.0 g)fine sea salt
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs
1 ¾ cups (420.0 ml)buttermilk
5.0 tbsp (70.0 g)unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1.0 oz (28.0 g)bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)vanilla bean paste
¼ tsp (0.75 g)instant espresso powder

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Instructions

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla bean paste, and instant espresso powder; whisk until smooth.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently until just combined, leaving the batter slightly lumpy. Stir in the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate.
Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to activate the leaveners and let flavors meld.
Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour about 1/2 cup (120 ml) batter per waffle onto the iron.
Cook waffles for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp and fully cooked; steam will lessen and edges look set.
Carefully remove waffles and keep warm on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a low (200°F/95°C) oven if needed.
Serve warm, topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder or shaved bittersweet chocolate for added chocolate indulgence.

Tips

Adding espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor without making waffles taste like coffee.
Use vanilla bean paste or scrape actual vanilla bean seeds for a richer vanilla layer complementary to the chocolate.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate waffles?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 6 waffles.

How should I store chocolate waffles?

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat in toaster or oven for best crispness.

Can I make chocolate waffles ahead?

Prepare batter up to 2 hours ahead and keep refrigerated before cooking waffles.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

314 Calories / serving

12.8g Fat

42.2g Carbs

9.6g Protein

8.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~1884 cal · 77g fat · 253g carbs · 58g protein · 53g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 314 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 59 min·3.4 mi·~6900 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 43 min·2.2 mi·~4300 steps
Moderate cycling 32 min·6.4 mi
Swimming laps 44 min
Jogging 31 min·2.6 mi·~4950 steps
Stair climbing 29 min·~2600 steps
Dancing 51 min
Bodyweight circuit training 32 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 73 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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