Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Mamsen's Cardamom Waffles

 

Andy fell in love with these waffles at the Mamsen's lounge on our recent ocean Viking Cruise ship. They were crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a great cardamom flavor. The recipe is available online. 

Half a waffle on the cruise, served with brunost cheese and fruit

Recipe

(1/2 batch)

1 C (125g) flour

1 Tbsp sugar

1 egg

5 oz milk

3 Tbsp (1.5 oz) butter, melted

1/4 tsp-1/2 tsp ground cardamom

pinch salt

1/4 tsp vanilla


Mix flour, sugar, egg and milk to make a smooth batter. Whisk in melted butter. Add cardamom and vanilla. Cover bowl and refrigerate batter overnight.

Heat waffle iron to medium, lightly oil it. Cook 4-5 Tbsp of batter per waffle.

Notes:

My homecooked version wasn't quite as light or tender as the one on the cruise. I could try adding a bit of leavener.