Chocolate Waffles

For a special occasion breakfast or brunch, serve these chocolaty waffles topped with sweetened strawberries and whipped cream. For dessert, serve them topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.

Recipe Ingredients:

Waffles:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter
2 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)

Suggested Accompaniments:
Sweetened sliced strawberries
Sweetened whipped cream
Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate syrup

Cooking Directions:

1. For Waffles: In large bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and sugar. Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
2. In a separate bowl mix buttermilk, oil, egg yolks, and vanilla. Pour into the well and mix with dry ingredients.
3. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Fold in pecans, if desired.
4. Cook in waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Top with desired accompaniments.
   

Makes 4 large waffles.