Birthday Cake Waffles
These super fun waffles—soft on the inside, crisp on the outside—taste just like cake batter! They are quick to whip up anytime, but would make birthday mornings feel even more special. —Andrea Fetting, Franklin, Wisconsin
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (about 5 ounces) confetti cake mix or flavor of choice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, optional
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1-3/4 cups 2% milk
- 3/4 to 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Reviews
Seems terrific but I don't want that much sugar. Can I use ordinary waffle or cake mix (maybe with a little added sugar, but no candy bits) and otherwise rely on the frosting for sweetness?