Description
Perfect for dessert, or an extra-special brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), finely chopped
- bananas
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven 250 F. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add egg yolks, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Blend with a fork, then gradually incorporate dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form.
- Working in two batches, fold egg whites into batter just until combined. Fold in chocolate.
- Heat a waffle iron until hot; lightly coat with nonstick spray. Working in batches, cook waffles until cooked through, transfer to wire rack set inside a baking sheet. Cover loosely with foil and keep warm in oven until ready to serve.
- Slice then heat bananas gently in butter until they are anywhere from warmed to browned and caramelized–your preference. Or leave them unheated if you like.
- To build, break the waffles into four parts and put a dollop of cream and banana slices in between layers, stacking high.