Name: Waffle Cake from the Pot
Yield: 8

This Waffle Cake is a stunning yet simple dessert made with layers of chocolate cake waffles and creamy vanilla filling, finished with fresh berries and powdered sugar.

Waffle cake displayed on a cake stand, adorned with fresh raspberries on top.

The Best Waffle Cake

If layer cakes intimidate you or you’re just looking to make something quicker, then I have the recipe for you! My Waffle Cake is incredibly straightforward to make, and such a showstopper! You’ll get a gorgeous layer-like cake with a fraction of the effort.

In fact, you don’t even need an oven for this cake! Just grab a reliable waffle maker and you’ll have all your “cake” layers done in about 10-15 minutes. This is way easier and way quicker than a chocolate layer cake!

Quick Tip

What chocolate cake mix do I use? a reliable cake mix to use for this waffle cake is Betty Crocker® Super Moist Triple Chocolate Fudge mix. (Not sponsored) AllRecipes did a taste test comparison of store-bought cakes, so check it out and see if a description of a specific cake resonates most with you.

Rich and creamy custard filling, prepared to be layered between waffle cake slices.

Ingredients In This Waffle Cake

WAFFLE LAYER

Chocolate cake mix: Provides the base flavor and structure for the waffles. Tip: Choose a quality mix for best results.
Eggs: Bind the ingredients and give structure to the dessert.
Vegetable oil: Adds moisture and ensures a tender texture.

CREAM LAYER

Sweetened condensed milk: Offers sweetness and creaminess to the layer.
Milk & Heavy whipping cream: They create a rich, creamy consistency. Tip: Using whole milk and chilling the mix before whipping can improve texture.
Instant vanilla pudding: Thickens and adds flavor to the cream. Tip: Ensure it’s the instant type for quick setting.
Powdered sugar: Sweetens the whipped cream.
Vanilla paste (or extract): Enhances flavor. Tip: Vanilla paste provides tiny vanilla bean specks for a gourmet look.

Waffles being freshly made and creamy custard being spread between the layers for the waffle cake recipe.

How To Make A Waffle Cake

Waffles: Prepare cake batter as directed. Cook in a preheated waffle iron. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Filling: Whisk pudding mix, milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Whip cream in a separate bowl, then fold into pudding mixture. Chill.
Assemble: On a cake stand, layer waffles and filling, ending with a waffle topped with the remaining filling.

Quick Tip

Let the waffles cool completely before assembling the cake. If the waffles are at all warm, they will heat the cream filling and make the cake slide (plus the texture/taste will be off).

Completed dessert showcasing its top adorned with fresh raspberries and delicate chocolate shavings.

Variations

Switch It Up

Funfetti: Use a Funfetti® cake mix instead of chocolate, and finish the waffle cake with sprinkles!
Pumpkin: Use this waffle recipe and fill up the layers with maple whipped cream from this Pumpkin Pie Recipe. finish with fresh berries.
Strawberries and cream: Use a vanilla cake mix instead of chocolate, use the same vanilla filling I share in the recipe, and finish with freshly sliced strawberries.
Ultra-chocolate: Use a chocolate mousse whipped cream in place of the vanilla cream for a mega-chocolate dessert.