Description
Indulge in these scrumptious old-fashioned pound cake waffles for a delightful breakfast treat. These waffles are rich, buttery, and full of flavor, perfect for a cozy morning at home.
Ingredients
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For the Waffles:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour (or 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour minus 3 1/2 tablespoons, plus 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- Nonstick spray or melted butter for waffle iron
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Rest Batter and Cook: Let batter rest, then cook in a preheated waffle iron until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a lemon twist, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- These waffles freeze well—let cool completely, then freeze in a single layer and reheat in the toaster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
