Follow these easy steps to make your delicious Red Velvet Marble Waffles:

1. Preheat Your Waffle Maker: Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions for preheating your waffle iron.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy; do not overmix.

5. Prep Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar (if using) until smooth.

6. Create a Swirl: Pour a ladle of red velvet batter onto the preheated waffle maker. Add dollops of the cream cheese mixture on top. Finally, add another scoop of red velvet batter on top to create a marbled effect.

7. Cook Waffles: Close the waffle maker and cook according to your machine’s instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until golden brown.

8. Repeat: Continue the process with the remaining batter and cream cheese mixture until all waffles are cooked.

9. Serve Warm: Allow the waffles to cool for a minute before serving.

By following these steps, you can create picture-perfect and appetizing Red Velvet Marble Waffles!