Express Gingerbread Waffle Stacks (Printer View)

Warm, spiced gingerbread waffles layered and topped with whipped cream and maple syrup.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 3/4 cups milk
11 - 1/3 cup molasses
12 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Stacking & Serving

15 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
16 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - Maple syrup, for drizzling

# Method:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
03 - In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry, gently mixing until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or oil. Pour batter onto waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - While waffles cook, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
07 - Layer waffles with whipped cream between each layer, stacking two to three waffles per serving.
08 - Drizzle stacked waffles with maple syrup and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Warmly spiced and festive flavor
  • Perfect for breakfast or dessert
02 -
  • Waffles freeze well—reheat in a toaster for a quick treat
  • Substitute whole wheat flour for half the flour for a heartier waffle
03 -
  • Do not overmix batter to keep waffles tender
  • Use freshly whipped cream for the best texture
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