Mocha Waffles

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Indulge in these rich Mocha Waffles, infused with velvety chocolate and a hint of coffee.

Mocha Waffles - rich and decadent with chocolaty flavor and a hint of coffee. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.


Crispy on the outside, fluffy within, these waffles are drizzled with a mocha glaze and topped with whipped cream and cocoa-dusted chocolate shavings. Perfectly paired with a warm maple syrup pour for a decadent breakfast delight.

Mocha Waffles - rich and decadent with chocolaty flavor and a hint of coffee. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.

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To begin, in a saucepan combine 1/2 cup strong coffee and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Melt this together over low heat until just melted. Remove from heat.

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In your mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/3 cup baking cocoa, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder. Stir those together and set aside for now.

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Separate 4 eggs into two different bowls.

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Beat the egg whites with an electric beater until soft glossy peaks form.

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Beat the yolks until smooth.

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Back to your dry ingredients. Add in the coffee-butter mixture, egg yolks, and 1 1/2 cup milk.

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Mix until smooth.

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Gently fold the egg whites into your rich batter.

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When just combined, prepare these waffles in your waffle maker according to its instructions. This makes about seven 8-inch “Belgian” style waffles.

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Because these waffles are not terribly sweet, you can top them with whatever you like. I’m going with a dusting of powdered sugar…

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Some fresh strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

Enjoy!

Mocha Waffles - rich and decadent with chocolaty flavor and a hint of coffee. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.
Mocha Waffles - rich and decadent with chocolaty flavor and a hint of coffee. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.

Mocha Waffles

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Delicious waffles infused with the flavor of coffee and chocolate. Mocha waffles are a delightful way to start your morning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast or Brunch Foods
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

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Instructions
 

  • To begin, in a saucepan combine coffee and butter. Melt this together over low heat until just melted. Remove from heat.
  • In your mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, baking cocoa, brown sugar, and instant espresso powder. Stir those together and set aside for now.
  • Separate the eggs into two different bowls. Beat the egg whites with an electric beater until soft glossy peaks form. Beat the yolks until smooth.
  • Back to your dry ingredients – Add in the coffee-butter mixture, egg yolks, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into your rich batter.
  • When just combined, prepare these waffles in your waffle maker according to its instructions. This makes about 7 – eight inch “Belgian” style waffles.
  • Because these waffles are not terribly sweet, you can top them with whatever you like. I like going with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 341mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

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This post was originally written March 2014, updated in 2025.

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3 thoughts on “Mocha Waffles”

  1. These sound delicious. I haven’t made Belgian waffles in literally decades, so I’m not sure how many people this would serve. Is one waffle per person appropriate serving size? Thanks.

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