There’s something special about having waffles for breakfast. Especially if you have a choice of toppings. Maple syrup of course, but a berry sauce and whipped cream make them even more special.
When feeding a group, it’s fun to have choices in waffles as well. I like to make standard waffle batter, and then sometimes a different flavor. Then everyone has waffle choices.
Using cake mix to make the batter makes it super easy. That’s how I became a fan of these chocolate cake mix waffles. The batter is easy, fast and reliable, and it makes a delicious chocolate waffle.
It’s like having dessert for breakfast. Yes please!
Why I love this recipe
Using a box of cake mix guarantees easy and delicious waffle batter. And I made mine chocolate, but in theory you could make these with any flavor cake mix you want. Funfetti cake mix waffles? They would be perfect for a birthday breakfast!
Ingredients
The only ingredients you need are, of course, a box of cake mix plus those called for on the box: eggs, water and oil. And you can certainly use the entire box of cake batter, but I made mine with half, just as I did to make Oreo cupcakes. That way, I didn’t end up with an impossibly large batch of batter to make into waffles. (see recipe card for proportions of ingredients)
How to make these cake mix waffles
Mix the dry cake mix with the eggs, oil and water. Use a hand mixer or whisk to eliminate lumps.
Preheat your waffle maker. I used a Dash mini waffle maker. Spoon about ¼ cup batter onto the hot waffle iron and close the lid. Cook until the waffle iron signals it is ready. Leaving the waffle in the iron a little longer will yield crispier edges, or you can pop the cooked waffle in a toaster to get the same result.
Mix batter Spoon batter into waffle iron Delicious waffles ready in minutes!
Serve with toppings of choice. I made berry sauce from frozen strawberries and some whipped cream which was incredibly delicious with the chocolate cake mix waffles.
Recipe FAQ
You don’t need a special kind or brand of waffle iron, just use what you have or prefer. I have both an Oster Belgian waffle iron for full sized waffles, and a Dash mini waffle iron which is what I used this time to make these cake mix waffles. But honestly, both waffle irons work great for me. In fact, I love having both in the house so I can have 2 waffle irons going at once. Perfect when making waffles for a group!
The batter would probably be ok the next day, but a better approach for extra batter is to simply cook it all into waffles. Then freeze them separately for future use. When you want a quick breakfast, just pop a frozen waffle in the toaster and let the toaster warm it through and make it crispy. What a great way to start the morning!
Other cake mix recipes
Here are a few other fun recipes that start with a box of cake mix:
Cake Mix Waffles
Ingredients
- 1½ cup cake mix
- ½ cup water
- 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients well using a hand mixer or whisk to eliminate lumps.
- Preheat waffle iron. If needed, spray lightly with cooking oil. Add batter and cook according to manufacturer’s directions. For a Dash mini waffle iron, use about ¼ cup batter and cook until the light indicates the waffle is ready.
- When waffle is done, remove and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
nancy
perfect breakfast recipe!! such a great idea using cake mix
Sula
The cake mix is an easy way to make delicious flavors in your waffles!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady
I just found a few boxes of cake mix that need to be used up. These will be perfect for breakfast this weekend!
Sula
Perfect!
Toni
This was a huge hit at my house this morning! Such a great day starter!
Sula
I love a fun breakfast that everyone enjoys!
emily
Well, these disappeared in no time. Everyone in my family loved them and they were so easy to make. I have to pretend like I lost the recipe because my boys keep asking for them! LOL
Sula
Yes don't tell anyone!! LOL
Audrey
My kids loved these!
Sula
Wonderful!
Blake Moon
Cake + waffles? Great idea!
Sula
And truly delicious!
Geetanjali Tung
This looks great! My family will love this for sure! Thanks for sharing!
Sula
You're so welcome!