These Cake Mix Waffles are the perfect way to start your morning!
They are light and fluffy, yet full of flavor, and made with only a few simple ingredients. If it’s summertime, serve them with a green tea latte or if it’s winter, serve with a Butterbeer latte.
I love waffles because they are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. If you are a fan of waffles too, you may also enjoy these Lemon Ricotta Waffles.
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Cake Batter Waffles
The history of waffles is an interesting one, with traces of the first waffle-like cakes dating all the way back to Ancient Rome. And while there are many variations of waffles, these cake batter waffles are a modern twist on this classic breakfast food.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These delectable waffles are the perfect way to start your day off right! Featuring a light, fluffy texture and bursting with flavor, your family will love these simple waffles.
- Since they’re ready in under 30 minutes, you’ll definitely have time to make them for breakfast.
- Using a box of cake mix makes this recipe super easy to make.
- These waffles are fun to make because you use a waffle iron you feel like you’re in a hotel on vacation.
If you love easy breakfast recipes like this one, you may also enjoy these Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Waffles.
🥘 Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store.
- Cake Mix: You can use any type of cake mix that you want. I used a golden or butter cake mix.
- Oil: You will need some type of cooking oil to whip up the cake mix. I like to use vegetable oil, but you could also use canola oil or coconut oil.
- Eggs: Large eggs are best to use when working with a baking mix like this one.
See recipe card for quantities.
🔀 Substitutions
Cake Mix: You can use any type of cake mix, Funfetti cake mix, red velvet, birthday cake, spice cake, strawberry cake mix, or chocolate cake mix would work great in this recipe.
Soda: Instead of using the oil, eggs, and water that the cake mix calls for you, you can use 12 ounces of your favorite soda instead.
🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this recipe to suit your taste buds.
Nuts: Adding some chopped walnuts to the batter will give you a nice crunch and added flavor.
Chocolate Chips: Add in 1/2 cup of your favorite chocolate chips for an extra burst of sweetness.
Fruit: If you want to add a bit of freshness, try adding in some diced strawberries or blueberries.
🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few simple kitchen tools to help you make this easy and tasty recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this breakfast recipe.
- Large bowl: You will need this to prepare the batter for the waffles.
- Waffle iron: Any kind/shape of waffle iron is fine.
🔪 How to Make Cake Mix Waffles
Making this easy recipe is simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a family-friendly breakfast in no time at all.
Step 1: Preheat the waffle iron
Plug in the waffle iron and preheat it while you mix up the batter.
Step 2: Make the batter
While the iron preheats, make the batter according to the directions on the back of the cake mix box.
Step 3: Add the batter to the waffle maker
Once the iron is ready, spray the waffle iron plates with nonstick cooking spray and add about 1/2 cup of batter into the iron.
Step 4: Cook the waffles
Close the lid and cook for 4 minutes or until the waffle is done. Repeat the cooking process until all the batter is used.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this breakfast recipe with a little protein like these Bacon and Egg Cups or something refreshing like this Fruit Berry Salad.
👩🍳 Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that these waffles turn out perfectly every time that you make them.
- Be careful to not overmix the batter, mix until just combined.
- Mix in any add-ins that you want to use at the very end, do not overmix them.
- Make sure you have a hot waffle iron before you make your first waffle.
- If your waffle iron is not non-stick, spray it well with non-stick cooking spray before you pour in the batter.
- Use a spatula to help remove the waffles from the iron without breaking them.
- If you want to serve these waffles for dessert, top them with a scoop of ice cream.
- You could also stir in some rainbow sprinkles to make these more festive.
- Kids love these waffles when they are topped with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.
- You could also top them with maple syrup or pancake syrup.
❓ Recipe FAQs
These waffles can be stored in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place the waffles on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes or until they are heated through. You can also heat them up in the toaster.
You can freeze these waffles in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
🙏 Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Cake Mix Waffles:
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📋 Recipe
Cake Mix Waffles
Equipment
- waffle iron
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces Golden Cake Mix plus ingredients called for on the box
Instructions
- Plug in the waffle iron and preheat it while you mix up the batter.
- While the iron preheats, make the batter according to the directions on the back of the cake mix box.
- Once the iron is ready, spray the waffle iron plates with nonstick cooking spray and add about 1/2 cup of batter onto the iron.
- Close the lid and cook for 4 minutes or until the waffle is done. Repeat the cooking process until all the batter is used.
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Notes
- Be careful to not overmix the batter, mix until just combined.
- Mix in any add-ins that you want to use at the very end, do not overmix them.
- Make sure you have a hot waffle iron before you make your first waffle.
- If your waffle iron is not non-stick, spray it well with non-stick cooking spray before you pour in the batter.
- Use a spatula to help remove the waffles from the iron without breaking them.
- If you want to serve these waffles for dessert, top them with a scoop of ice cream.
- You could also stir in some rainbow sprinkles to make these more festive.
- Kids love these waffles when they are topped with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.
- You could also top them with maple syrup or pancake syrup.
Did you say that I could use a 12 oz bottle of soda and just the box of cake mix?
Yes, under the heading Substitutions I said: Soda: Instead of using the oil, eggs, and water that the cake mix calls for you, you can use 12 ounces of your favorite soda instead.
I don’t have a waffle iron. could these be pancakes?
You can make pancakes using cake mix, but you would need a different recipe. I found a recipe for you on Myrecipes.com: https://www.myrecipes.com/convenience/boxed-cake-mix-pancake-breakfast