Description
Learn how to make irresistible old-fashioned pound cake waffles that are perfect for brunch or dessert. These rich and dense waffles are reminiscent of classic pound cake, and they can be served with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or maple syrup for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For Serving:
- cooking spray or melted butter (for waffle iron)
- powdered sugar
- fresh berries
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron and grease with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add half of dry ingredients to butter mixture, then mix in milk and remaining dry ingredients.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon batter into waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Serve warm with powdered sugar, berries, or maple syrup.
Notes
- These waffles are rich and dense like pound cake—ideal for brunch or dessert.
- For a citrusy twist, add lemon or orange zest to the batter.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
