Gingerbread Waffle Stacks (Print Version)

Fluffy, warmly spiced waffles layered with whipped cream and maple syrup for a festive treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 whole 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron following the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, leaving some lumps for tenderness.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with butter or oil. Pour batter to cover the waffle surface and cook until golden brown according to the manufacturer's guidance. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
07 - Layer 2 to 3 waffles per serving, spreading whipped cream between each layer.
08 - Drizzle maple syrup over the stacked waffles and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Warmly spiced and festive
  • Easy and quick breakfast or dessert
02 -
  • Waffles freeze well and reheat quickly in a toaster
  • Adding a pinch of black pepper enhances the gingerbread spices
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles fluffy
  • Use fresh spices for the best flavor impact
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