Chocolate and Cardamom waffles
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Author Notes: We love chocolate waffles and these reminder me of brownies - crisp top, with a moist, soft and rich chocolatey interior. The mix can be made a day or two ahead and then baked on the morning. Whatever you do, don't stack the waffles (like we do with pancakes/crepes), or they'll sweat and soften. - Kitchen Butterfly
Makes many waffles
- 1 1/2 cups (200g) wholewheat flour
- A good pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, or seeds from 12 green pods, crushed
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 and 3/4 cups (400ml) milk
- 1/4 cup yoghurt
- 50g milk chocolate (chips/bar), melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- To serve: Icing sugar, creme fraiche, bananas and (vanilla) maple syrup
- Sift the flour, salt, cocoa, and baking powder into a bowl. Add the ground cardamom, ground cinnamon. and the caster sugar. Combine, using a whisk.
- Make a well in the centre and add the eggs, milk, yogurt, melted chocolate, vanilla extract, oil or melted butter and whisk until blended and the batter is smooth.
- Because you’re using wholegrain flour, you’ll need to let the batter ‘rest’ for about 10 minutes. This allows the grains to absorb the liquids, resulting in softer, fluffier waffles. A bit like giving steaks a rest after cooking!
- 7-8 minutes into the batter resting, grease the waffle iron or electric waffle maker (follow manufacturer’s instructions if using for the first time). My Belgian waffle iron is non-stick but to be on the absolute safe side, I used some oil spray to grease it before I started. You could also brush it with oil or melted butter using a brush made of scratch-safe, non-abrasive material like silicone.
- When the mix is well rested, stir once more to combine then using a large ladle spoon or a 1/3 cup, pour in batter, just enough to fill the hot waffle iron, then close. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the waffles are ready. They should peel away from the top/bottom of the iron if cooked. Repeat till the batter is used up.
- Remember not to stack if you’re making a lot, rather spread them out. You can make these ahead and then warm later in the toaster or in the centre of an oven set to 200 deg C for a few minutes till warm.
- Serve with icing sugar, maple syrup, definitely some creme fraiche and fruit!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chocolate & Spice
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Fair Food
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe with Cardamom
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Holiday Breakfast
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about 1 year ago the urban baker
yum! do you think I can sub a gluten free flour for the whole wheat?
about 1 year ago kluska
My husband and I just finished eating these for brunch. They were so light, he couldn't believe they were made with whole wheat flour. Thanks for a great recipe, it's a keeper!
about 1 year ago Sigita
Yum - these look tasty!
over 1 year ago em-i-lis
Emily is a trusted source on General Cooking.
these look beautiful and are right up my alley. i don't have a waffle iron- how would they do as pancakes? or, what might a waffle alternative be? thanks!
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Wow! these are amazing.
almost 2 years ago Kitchen Butterfly
Thanks sweetie - baked chocolate cookies are still my fave - waffles and pancakes/ovencakes
over 2 years ago chambersalyn
Ooh, I love that they use whole wheat flour. I just discovered a great gluten free whole grain flour and will have to try it out with these!
over 2 years ago testkitchenette
I am loving these and your use of whole wheat flour. Great for breakfast or dessert!
over 2 years ago Kitchen Butterfly
Thanks testk
over 2 years ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Wow! These look like something I'd like to have for dessert! I absolutely love anything with cardamom, and the fact that it's in something decadent and chocolatey? Mmmm.
over 2 years ago Kitchen Butterfly
Thanks five&spice
over 2 years ago Sagegreen
Love your photos and recipe!
over 2 years ago Kitchen Butterfly
Thanks
over 2 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Hooray for waffles!
over 2 years ago Kitchen Butterfly
Thanks mrslarkin - I love waffles...as do my kids!
over 2 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
I think I need a waffle maker.
over 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
Yep. I think if I show this recipe to my husband, ia waffle maker is going to end up under the tree from Santa....
over 2 years ago Kitchen Butterfly
Fancy getting me to send them an email from Mrs Claus on what they have to do this Christmas.........
over 2 years ago Midge
Yum! These would absolutely make my Christmas morning.
over 2 years ago Kitchen Butterfly
Thanks Midge
over 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
My husband would LOVE me to make these!! Saved them for the holidays!!
over 2 years ago Kitchen Butterfly
Thanks ChezSuzanne, enjoy