Description
Delightful gingerbread-flavored waffles stacked high with whipped cream and maple syrup, perfect for a warm breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, leaving some lumps.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron, pour enough batter to cover the surface, and cook until golden brown.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Layer waffles with whipped cream and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
For crispier waffles, let the batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking. You can prepare dry ingredients in advance for a quick breakfast solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg