Express Gingerbread Waffle Stacks (Print Version)

Fluffy gingerbread waffles layered with whipped cream and maple syrup for a cozy festive treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
11 - 1/3 cup molasses
12 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Stacking & Serving

15 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
16 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - Maple syrup, for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; some lumps should remain to avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or oil. Pour batter to cover the iron's surface and cook until golden brown as per manufacturer's directions. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - While waffles cook, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
07 - Layer waffles with dollops of whipped cream between each, stacking 2 to 3 waffles per serving.
08 - Drizzle maple syrup over the waffle stacks and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper to the batter.
  • Substitute whole wheat flour for half the flour for a heartier waffle.
03 -
  • Serve with fresh berries or caramelized bananas for added flair.
  • Waffles freeze well—reheat in a toaster for a quick treat.
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