Description
Lemon Pound Cake Waffles are a zesty twist on traditional waffles—dense, buttery, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Perfectly golden with crisp edges and soft, cake-like centers, these waffles are ideal for brunch, dessert, or a sweet weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar or lemon glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until waffles are golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with lemon glaze, if desired.
Notes
- These waffles are delicious with fresh berries or whipped cream on top.
- You can make a quick glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.
- Leftovers can be frozen and reheated in the toaster for an easy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon waffles, pound cake waffles, brunch waffles, lemon breakfast, lemon cake waffle