Save Fluffy, warmly spiced gingerbread waffles layered and topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup—perfect for a festive breakfast or dessert.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- Wet Ingredients: 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) milk 1/3 cup (80 ml) molasses 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Stacking & Serving: 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturers instructions.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Step 3:
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Step 4:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined (do not overmix some lumps are fine).
- Step 5:
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or oil. Pour enough batter to cover the irons surface and cook according to the manufacturers instructions until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Step 6:
- While waffles cook, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Step 7:
- To assemble, layer waffles with dollops of whipped cream between each layer, stacking 2-3 waffles per serving.
- Step 8:
- Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.
Pin it Waffles freeze well—reheat in a toaster for a quick treat.
Required Tools
Waffle iron Two mixing bowls Whisk Measuring cups and spoons Electric mixer or hand whisk Spatula
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and butter (dairy). Check labels for potential allergen cross-contamination if using pre-packaged ingredients.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 460 Total Fat: 21 g Carbohydrates: 60 g Protein: 9 g
Pin it Enjoy these warm gingerbread waffles topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup for a festive treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What spices give the waffles their gingerbread flavor?
The warm gingerbread notes come from ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves blended into the batter.
- → Can I substitute whole wheat flour in the batter?
Yes, replacing half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour adds a heartier texture and slight nuttiness.
- → How do I achieve fluffy waffles?
Gently mixing the wet and dry ingredients to avoid overmixing preserves some lumps, which contributes to fluffiness after cooking.
- → What’s the best way to whip the cream for layering?
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form for a light and creamy texture between waffle layers.
- → Can I prepare the batter ahead of time?
Yes, you can refrigerate the batter for a few hours before cooking, but allow it to come to room temperature for even cooking.