Description
Irresistible Belgian waffle cake blends breakfast comfort with dessert elegance, promising a delightful culinary adventure. Crisp layers and sweet cream invite you to savor each indulgent bite of this memorable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Waffle Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) milk
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (120 g) chocolate ganache (melted chocolate + heavy cream)
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, bananas)
- Nutella or peanut butter (optional)
Topping Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt – in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform powder mixture.
- In a separate container, gently whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring delicately until just incorporated, allowing minimal lumps to remain for optimal texture.
- Activate the waffle maker and prepare crisp, golden waffles according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Transfer freshly cooked waffles to a wire cooling rack, allowing complete temperature reduction and structural stabilization.
- Chill a mixing bowl and whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until forming firm, glossy peaks.
- Select a decorative serving plate and position the first waffle as the foundational layer.
- Generously spread a luxurious layer of whipped cream across the waffle’s surface.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache or Nutella for decadent flavor enhancement.
- Optional: Scatter fresh seasonal fruits for vibrant color and additional taste dimension.
- Methodically stack subsequent waffles, repeating cream and chocolate layers.
- Crown the final waffle with an abundant swirl of whipped cream.
- Embellish with delicate fruit garnishes, a dusting of powdered sugar, and elegant chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate the assembled waffle cake for approximately 30 minutes, allowing layers to meld and stabilize.
- Slice and serve chilled or at ambient temperature for a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure waffle batter isn’t overmixed to maintain a light, fluffy texture without tough, dense waffles.
- Chill mixing bowl and whisk beforehand for faster, more stable whipped cream that holds its shape perfectly.
- Adjust recipe for dietary needs by swapping flour with gluten-free alternatives, using plant-based milk, or replacing butter with coconut oil for vegan options.
- Experiment with flavor variations like adding cinnamon to batter, using different fruit combinations, or incorporating flavored whipped cream for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg