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Easy Vanilla Waffle Cake Recipe

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This Easy Vanilla Waffle Cake offers a delightful twist on traditional cake by layering freshly made Belgian waffles with silky chocolate ganache and optional fresh berries. Perfect for a special breakfast or dessert, this recipe combines light, fluffy waffles with rich, creamy ganache for a delicious multi-layered treat that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

Ganache

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)

Waffle Batter

  • 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Optional Garnish

  • 1 pound strawberries or raspberries

Instructions

  1. Make the ganache: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup of heavy cream to a simmer. Once simmering, remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of chocolate chips until completely smooth. Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour until it reaches a spoon-able consistency. Then, use a hand mixer to beat the ganache until soft peaks form. If refrigerating again, the ganache will stiffen.
  2. Prepare the waffle batter: Using a hand mixer, beat 1/2 cup softened salted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar together until creamy, approximately 2 minutes. Add 1 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until fully combined. Gradually add 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder on low speed, mixing just until incorporated. Scrape the bowl’s sides and bottom to ensure even mixing.
  3. Cook the waffles: Preheat a Belgian waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Scoop a heaping 2/3 cup of batter onto the waffle iron for each waffle. Cook waffles one at a time until golden and cooked through. Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack to cool completely before assembly.
  4. Assemble the cake: Layer at least 4 cooled waffles by spreading a generous amount of whipped ganache between each waffle. Stack the waffles to form a cake. Garnish the top and sides of the cake with fresh strawberries or raspberries if desired.

Notes

  • Chilling the ganache is essential for achieving the right consistency for whipping.
  • Allow waffles to cool completely before assembling to prevent ganache from melting.
  • Using a Belgian waffle maker gives the best texture and thickness for stacking.
  • The cake can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated before serving.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and butter with suitable plant-based alternatives.

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