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Cake Mix Waffles

February 20, 2020 by Mindy

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Whip up the easiest, fluffiest waffles with a box of cake mix! These cake mix waffles are light, tender, and bursting with flavor, making breakfast feel like a celebration. Perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or a sweet treat anytime!

Red Velvet Cake Mix Waffle with Cream Cheese Syrup

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Why You'll Love This Cake Mix Waffles Recipe
Cake Mix Waffle Ingredients
How to Make Cake Mix Waffles
Helpful Kitchen Tools
How to Keep Waffles Warm
Cake Mix Waffle Ideas
Waffle Topping Ideas
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Breakfast Recipes to Try
Cake Mix Waffles
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Why You'll Love This Cake Mix Waffles Recipe

If you’re looking for a super easy way to make waffles that feel special, cake mix waffles are a game changer! They come together in minutes and have that delicious, sweet flavor we love in cake, but in breakfast form!

Whether you're in the mood for a classic vanilla, rich chocolate, or a funfetti twist, just grab a box of your favorite cake mix, and you’re all set. They’re perfect for a lazy morning, a special brunch, or even as a quick dessert topped with ice cream.

Cheesecake syrup and red velvet waffles

Cake Mix Waffle Ingredients

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

  • Box Cake Mix: The main ingredient that brings flavor and sweetness, any cake mix flavor works! Try chocolate, vanilla, or funfetti for a twist.
  • Milk: Adds moisture and makes the waffles soft and fluffy. You can substitute with almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
  • Oil: Keeps the waffles tender on the inside while crispy on the outside. Use any mild oil like vegetable or canola oil, or even melted butter for extra richness.
  • Eggs: Help bind the batter and give structure to the waffles. You can substitute with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg) if needed.
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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.

Red Velvet Cake Batter

[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 ½ cup of batter.)

Cake Mix Waffle Batter scooped into a waffle iron

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

Red Velvet waffle in a waffle iron

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Betty crocker red velvet cake mix to make waffles

How to Keep Waffles Warm

To keep your waffles warm and crispy while finishing up the batch, set your oven to 200°F and place the cooked waffles directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack. This keeps them from getting soggy since the air circulates around them, helping them stay crisp on the outside and soft inside. Avoid stacking them, as it traps steam and makes them lose that perfect crunch. When you’re ready to serve, they’ll all be warm and delicious!

Red Velvet Mickey Waffles

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 ¼ cup softened cream cheese with ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ 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 ½ 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 ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ 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.
Red Velvet Mickey Waffles

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

  • How do I make Cake Mix Waffles crispier? If you want your waffles to be more sturdy, add an extra egg and ¼ Cup of all-purpose flour to the batter when you prepare it.
  • What Brand of Cake Mix is Best for Waffles? It really doesn’t matter what brand of cake mix you use to make waffles, but my favorite brand of cake mix is Betty Crocker. Feel free to use your favorite cake mix brand.
  • What is the Best Waffle Iron to Make Cake Mix Waffles? I recommend using your favorite waffle iron for this recipe. One that you know and are familiar with. I use this Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Iron and have had great success with it for many years. Check out some of these fun waffle irons here.
Red Velvet Cake Mix waffle with raspberries and cream cheese glaze

Other Breakfast Recipes to Try

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

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Red Velvet Cake Mix Waffle with Cream Cheese Syrup

Cake Mix Waffles

Have you ever tried Cake Mix Waffles? If you haven't you need to try this recipe! There are so many options including Red Velvet Waffles!
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Course: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 9 Waffles
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Mindy

Ingredients

  • 1 Cake Mix
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • ½ Cup Oil

Instructions

  • Plug in and preheat your waffle iron of choice.
  • Add the eggs, cake mix, milk, and oil to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium for 30 seconds, then high for one minute until combined.
  • Spray your hot waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and measure the cake mix waffle batter for your waffle maker. (My Belgian Waffle Iron uses about ½ cup of batter. Mickey Waffles use about 1 ½ Tablespoons of batter per waffle.)
  • When your waffle iron has indicated that it has finished cooking, carefully remove the waffle.
  • If you will not be serving the waffles immediately, you can place them on a cookie sheet in an oven preheated to 200 degrees until ready to serve.

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Notes

For Crispier Cake Mix Waffles Add
1 Extra Egg
¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 462mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g

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  1. Shanice says

    September 26, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Thanks for this! Wish I could show you pictures! Did this with chocolate cake mix and chocolate ice cream! MyMom & daughter loved it!

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