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You’ll love the fusion of breakfast and dessert with these delicious Cake Mix Waffles. These delicious treats offer a twist on traditional waffles and are made with a box of cake mix, boasting the sweet, irresistible flavors of cake in every crispy, golden bite. Dusted with powdered sugar or add your favorite toppings, this easy recipe for cake mix waffles are a playful and satisfying way to elevate your brunch for a special occasion or satisfy your sweet cravings any time of day.

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Below you will find tips, tricks and helpful hints for making this recipe including step by step instructions with pictures. If you would like to go directly to the recipe, scroll down to the recipe card or tap “Jump to Recipe” at the top of the page.

Why You’ll Love This Cake Mix Waffles Recipe

Imagine transforming your breakfast table into an amazing feast with cake mix waffles that are as easy to whip up as they are delicious. Whether it’s a birthday breakfast or just a Tuesday morning, these waffles turn any day into a special occasion.

I’ve had so much fun selecting from an array of cake mix flavors – from rich chocolate to playful Funfetti, making each morning a delightful surprise. Trust me, the ease and versatility of making cake mix waffles will have you abandoning plain old pancakes in no time. Check out some ideas below!

Cake Mix Waffle Ingredients

*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.

• Cake Mix: Any variety kicks the flavor up a notch – think Funfetti cake mix for a burst of color or rich chocolate cake mix waffles for deep indulgence. Don’t shy away from experimenting!
• Eggs: Essential for binding the batter together, ensuring your waffles don’t fall apart as you eagerly take them off the iron.
• Milk: Adds the perfect moisture to your batter, making your waffles tender on the inside.
• Oil: Keeps the texture of the waffles just right – crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Vegetable oil or canola oil work best for this recipe.
• All-purpose Flour (Optional): For those craving an extra crisp on their waffle’s exterior, a sprinkle of flour in the mix works wonders.

How to Make Cake Mix Waffles

[Step 1] Preheat your waffle iron of choice. Add the eggs, dry cake mix, milk, and oil to the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl and beat on medium for 30 seconds, then high for one minute until combined.

[Step 2] Spray the hot waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray then measure and pour batter into the waffle maker. (My Belgian Waffle Iron uses about 1/2 cup of batter.)

[Step 3] When your waffle iron has indicated that it has finished cooking, carefully remove the waffle. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Mixing Bowls
• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Whisk
• Cookie Scoop
• Standard Waffle Iron or Mickey Mouse Waffle Iron

How to Keep Waffles Warm

When hosting a breakfast where cake batter waffles are the star, keeping them warm and crispy is crucial. My go-to method involves gently setting the oven to a low temperature, around 200 degrees Fahrenheit, and placing the finished waffles on a baking sheet inside.

This keeps them perfectly warm without drying them out, preserving that delightful texture we all love. For an extra touch of joy, I love setting up a waffle bar. 

Cake Mix Waffle Ideas

Below you will find different cake mix waffle variations. Use the ingredient amounts listed in the recipe card at the end of the post, but change out the flavor of cake mix.

• Red Velvet Cake Mix Waffles with Cream Cheese Syrup – Use a red velvet cake mix to prepare the waffles. For the syrup, mix 1/4 cup softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup milk.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Waffles – Use a chocolate cake mix to prepare the waffles, and top with peanut butter melted in the microwave for 30 second intervals until it has melted.
• Cookies & Cream Waffles – Use a vanilla cake mix to prepare the waffles, but stir in 1/2 cup of OREO crumbs. Top with whipped cream and more OREO crumbs.’
• Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Cream Cheese Syrup – Use a spice cake mix plus one (15 ounce) can of pumpkin puree to prepare the cake mix waffles. Top the waffles with 4 ounces of softened cream cheese mixed with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup milk.
• Birthday Cake Waffles – Use a Funfetti or Rainbow Chip cake mix or add rainbow sprinkles to a vanilla cake mix to prepare the waffles then top with a scoop of ice cream.
• White Chocolate Waffles with Raspberries and Raspberry Syrup – Add one box of white chocolate instant pudding to a white cake mix to prepare the waffles. Top the waffles with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and raspberry syrup.
• Chocolate Salted Caramel Waffles – Prepare the cake mix waffles with a chocolate cake mix. Top them with whipped cream and Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache.
• Butter Pecan Waffles with Caramel Syrup – Use a butter pecan cake mix to prepare the waffles and top with Caramel Syrup, whipped cream, and chopped pecans.
• Strawberry Cheesecake Waffles – Use a strawberry cake mix or vanilla cake mix to prepare the waffles. Top with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and cheesecake topping.

Waffle Topping Ideas

Here are some topping ideas: Fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, strawberry compote, raspberry syrup, peanut butter syrup, chocolate chips, chocolate ganache, caramel syrup, Nutella, cookie butter, cheesecake topping, peanut butter whipped cream

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Breakfast Recipes to Try

• Sweet Cream Waffles
• Crispy Waffles
• Sweet Cream Pancakes
• Perfect French Toast
• Funnel Cake Waffles

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