Small Recipes - Rainbow Chocolate Waffle

Ingredients
For the Waffle Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for a chocolate base)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted) or vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Rainbow Colors:
- Gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate syrup
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Waffle Batter
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Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well. -
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. -
Combine:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 2: Add the Rainbow Colors
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Divide the batter evenly into six small bowls.
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Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl to create red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple batters.
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In the waffle iron, layer the colored batters one at a time (e.g., start with red, then orange, and so on) to create a rainbow effect.
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Cook the Waffle:
Heat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Cook until the waffle is crisp and golden on the outside. Let it cool slightly.
Step 3: Assemble the Rainbow Chocolate Waffle
- Place the waffle on a serving plate.
- Pipe or spread whipped cream generously over the top.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup for added sweetness.
- Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles evenly across the whipped cream.
- Garnish with mini marshmallows and edible glitter for a magical finishing touch.
Presentation Tip
- Serve on a white plate to make the vibrant rainbow colors stand out. Add extra sprinkles and a dollop of whipped cream on the side for added fun.