Cake Mix Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup dry chocolate cake mix
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoon neutral oil (like grapeseed)
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
• ice cream, for serving
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons crème de cassis (black currant liquor), optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a waffle iron to the highest setting.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the cake...: In a small bowl, whisk together the cake mix, egg, oil, water and chocolate chips.

3. 3

   Scoop batter into waffle iron (i have a...: Scoop batter into waffle iron (i have a Belgium waffle iron that holds 1/2 cup batter per waffle; I made 4 waffles from this recipe).

4. 4

   Cook the waffles until done.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine the blackberries...: Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine the blackberries with the sugar and a splash of water. Simmer until the blackberries collapse into a sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crème de cassis, if using.

6. 6

   Scoop ice cream over each waffle and top...: Scoop ice cream over each waffle and top with blackberry sauce.