How do you show your love? For me it's all about food...what a surprise right? Since the beginning of our relationship I have loved cooking for Jason. I'm sure it has to do with the fact that he is the most appreciative eater I've ever met! Yes, my husband can make anyone feel good about their cooking.
Each year on Valentine's Day I go out of my way to make meals just a little more special for my love. This year I think I'll surprise him with a big plate of chocolate waffles piled high with whipped cream and fresh berries. What about you? Do you make any special dishes for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day?
Illustration by Ann Shen for Freutcake
Chocolate Waffles- recipe via Food Network
7 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 ½ cups
1 ¾ ounces sugar, approximately 3 tablespoons
1.5 ounces cocoa powder, approximately ½ cup
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 whole eggs, beaten
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 ounces buttermilk, room temperature
4 ounces chocolate chips, approximately ¾ cup
Vegetable spray, for waffle iron
Directions:
1. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl beat together the eggs and melted butter and vanilla, and then add the buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir in the chocolate chips just until combined. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
3. Ladle the recommended amount of waffle batter onto the center of the iron. Close the iron top and cook until the waffle is crispy on both sides and is easily removed from iron. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.
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Chloe Moon says
I might have to make these on the weekend for my boyfriend! He loves chocolate and waffles!! =)
freutcake says
Ooh! I hope that you do! Let me know how he likes them.
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Oh, how lovely. Now I really wish I had a waffle iron...to make these for myself of course! 😉
freutcake says
It's definitely worth having...if only for chocolate waffles! 😉
Chelsea says
Umm, yum! Your blog is so inspiring, I am never not dying to try out whatever you post! Off to buy a waffle iron today. 🙂
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
freutcake says
Chelsea- thank you so much for leaving such a sweet comment! I am so happy to hear you enjoy it. 🙂 Thanks for being inspired!
Cortney W. says
love that graphic!!
freutcake says
Thanks Cortney! Ann is one talented illustrator!
Caroline says
I am in love with the illustration! I also really love this idea!
freutcake says
Thank you Caroline!
marissa @ the boot says
this is the cutest idea ever! her illustration is adorable!
anna - Today I Like Blog says
mmm to good to be true! I wish I were Jason!
freutcake says
Haha Anna! You should make a batch for yourself. 😉
christmaskitty says
Mmm i have never had chocolate waffles! They sound delicious 🙂
freutcake says
Don't they?! I can't wait to make them for Jason on Valentines Day. 🙂