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Three colorful waffles are on display, with one on a plate topped with a scoop of creamy ice cream and rainbow sprinkles. A bowl of delicious ice cream, a dish of sprinkles, and a red-striped cloth enhance the scene—a perfect pairing of waffles and ice cream.
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Dessert Waffles: Cake Batter Waffles & Ice Cream

Waffles and ice cream create the perfect mix of warm and cold in every bite. It’s the kind of simple dessert that makes any day feel special. You’ll have just as much fun making this sweet treat as you do eating it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 large waffles per cake mix
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix
  • Ingredients called for on box of cake mix generally oil, water, and eggs
  • Ice cream for serving
  • Additional toppings such as sprinkles or whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.
  • In a large bowl prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
  • Pour the batter into your waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • When the waffle is done cooking, carefully place it on a wire rack to cool, taking care not to stack the waffles on top of each other. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve waffles hot with your favorite ice cream and toppings on top.

Notes

  • I have found that the cake batter waffles sometimes need a longer cooking time than traditional waffles. Don't be afraid to cook it a little longer than you normally do.
  • I have had luck using just about every cake mix under the sun, like Funfetti, Red Velvet, Lemon, Devil's Food, and more.
  • Be sure your waffle iron is hot and sprayed well with cooking spray before adding the cake batter to ensure the waffles don't stick.
  • Be careful not to overfill your waffle iron. It's better to start with a little less and then increase it as you figure out how much it holds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 8 large waffles | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg

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