Ingredients

1/4 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 large eggs, separated1/2 cup whole milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractVanilla ice creamChocolate sauceFresh raspberries

Preparation

Combine cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks. Mix well. Add dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in vanilla. Beat egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the batter. Preheat waffle maker and bake waffles according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve waffles warm or room temperature with ice cream, warmed chocolate sauce and fresh raspberries.