Description
This recipe transforms a classic old-fashioned pound cake into delicious, golden waffles that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Combining the rich buttery flavor of pound cake batter with the lightness achieved by folding in beaten egg whites, these waffles make an irresistible breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract or vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will help to create a light and airy texture in the waffles. Set the beaten egg whites aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Yolks and Milk: Add the egg yolks and milk to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, beating well until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and to avoid lumps.
- Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with the lemon or vanilla extract, beating until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the air incorporated, resulting in a light batter.
- Cook Waffles: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Ladle the batter onto the iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the outside, typically about 3-5 minutes depending on your specific waffle iron.
Notes
- Be sure to not overmix when folding in egg whites to maintain a light texture.
- You can substitute vanilla extract in place of lemon extract for a classic flavor.
- Make sure the waffle iron is fully preheated to achieve crispy waffles.
- Serve waffles warm with your favorite toppings such as syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
