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    Home » Breakfast

    Cake Mix Waffles

    Published: Sep 27, 2021 · Modified: Feb 5, 2024 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    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!

    a stack of waffles made with cake mix, served with berries and whipped cream.
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    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 Needed

    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)

    ingredients: cake mix, eggs, oil and water
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    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.

    bowl of batter
    Mix batter
    batter in waffle iron
    Spoon batter into waffle iron
    cooked waffle in a 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

    What kind of waffle iron works best for these waffles?

    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!

    Can I save the extra batter to make the next day?

    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!

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    stack of cake mix waffles with fruit sauce and whipped cream on top

    Other Cake Mix Recipes

    A box of cake mix can make a lot more than just cake! Some soft and gooey monster eye cookies are a hit with any kid, and Oreo cupcakes are welcomed by any crowd.

    No time to bake? Mix up some Dunkaroo Dip and serve with graham crackers for the easiest dessert dip ever!

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    Cake Mix Waffles

    A simple and delicious way to make waffles!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time3 minutes mins
    Total Time8 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 mini waffles
    Calories: 199kcal
    Author: Sula

    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.
      1½ cup cake mix, ½ cup water, 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
    • 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 estimates do not include toppings

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Amy

      August 07, 2024 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out absolutely so yummy! My kids loved them (we used funfetti cake mix for a bday breakfast) and they were so easy & fun!

      Reply
      • Sula

        August 08, 2024 at 12:40 pm

        What a fun birthday breakfast!

        Reply
    2. nancy

      February 23, 2022 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      perfect breakfast recipe!! such a great idea using cake mix

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 25, 2022 at 10:43 am

        The cake mix is an easy way to make delicious flavors in your waffles!

        Reply
    3. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

      February 23, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      I just found a few boxes of cake mix that need to be used up. These will be perfect for breakfast this weekend!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 25, 2022 at 10:43 am

        Perfect!

        Reply
    4. Toni

      October 09, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      This was a huge hit at my house this morning! Such a great day starter!

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 10, 2021 at 10:51 am

        I love a fun breakfast that everyone enjoys!

        Reply
    5. emily

      October 08, 2021 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 10, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Yes don't tell anyone!! LOL

        Reply
    6. Audrey

      October 08, 2021 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      My kids loved these!

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      • Sula

        October 10, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Wonderful!

        Reply
    7. Blake Moon

      October 02, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      Cake + waffles? Great idea!

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 02, 2021 at 4:19 pm

        And truly delicious!

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        • Geetanjali Tung

          October 09, 2021 at 8:47 am

          5 stars
          This looks great! My family will love this for sure! Thanks for sharing!

          Reply
          • Sula

            October 10, 2021 at 10:51 am

            You're so welcome!

            Reply
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