After having such great success with the cake mix cinnamon rolls, I thought I would try another breakfast item. Cake mix waffles….
Oh boy, these were good and received RAVE reviews in this house. I think the only way these could be easier is if they were frozen waffles. They are THAT simple.
I started with a vanilla Duncan Hines cake mix. I think a yellow would work just as well and a spice would be great.
I followed the directions on the box (for making a cake) but I also add in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. That’s it! After that it’s a matter of heating up your waffle iron and baking your waffles. Mine took about 2-3 minutes a piece.
I told you they were easy, right? 🙂 Depending on the size of your waffle iron/waffles, I think you can get about 12-15 large size waffles out of this recipe.
While they would be fine, just like that, why not take them to another level with some cinnamon roll frosting drizzled over the top?
I used Dunan Hines Frosting Creations Frosting Starter with their Cinnamon Roll Flavor Packet.
I combined the two in a glass measuring cup so that I could heat them in the microwave once combined. About 15-30 seconds is good, depending on how warm you want your icing to be.
Waffles are one of the things that I can easily get my husband to make, so these just might be making an appearance on Mother’s Day morning. If you are a weekend waffle and/or pancake maker, I highly recommend that you give these a try. Enjoy!
melissa says
How many does 1 box make?
Rhonda says
Just made these and was not pleased. They are too “cakey” for me. But no problem…made 2 waffles and then poured the batter in a cake pan and baked it so nothing was wasted.
charlotte says
I tried these, but they were too soft [cooked through, right color]….should I try them for a longer time, at a lower setting? or do they not get [just a little bit] crispy? thanks!
Christi says
Charlotte, I would likely try that. How thickly were they rolled? I roll mine fairly thin, and if they are fairly thick they would likely take longer. I find my own oven has so much variation, it’s hard to have one standard on time/temp. I’d maybe knock the temp down 25 degrees and keep a close eye on them. Also, where in the oven were they? I typically have mine in the middle to a bit low, to try and avoid too much browning on top too fast. 🙂
khalilah says
I am going to have to try this. My lil chef loves making pancakes and waffles. And i love to eat them both. Just thinking about it got my spider sense tingling.
Kelly Martin says
Just made these morning! They were a hit! Not only did they taste amazing, they were simple, easy, and affordable to make!
Thanks for an amazing recipe!
Lainie says
These look so good! What kind of waffle maker do you use?
Rebekah Smith says
I have made these 3 times now and they are officially the only way to make waffles now in my home. YUMMMMMMMM. Thank you.
Annika says
Ooh!!! You just made this pregnant lady very happy and very hungry. We are having breakfast for dinner now! =)
Rosabel says
I think I am gonna buy that waffle stick maker : these waffles look soooo good! I like what you use to pour over the waffle. That’s a sweet idea! on my end, I always pour Maple syrup (organic maple syrup). In Quebec, that’s the classic’ way to eat them! Lately, I found this delicious organic maple syrup offered by Rouge maple online. it makes divine waffles and pancakes!
kat says
yumm!!!