A waffle's a batter or dough based cake cooked in a waffle iron patterned to give a distinctive and characteristic shape. There're many variations based on the type and shape of the iron and the recipe used. Varieties of waffle American waffles, are made from a batter leavened with baking powder. They're usually served as a sweet breakfast food, topped with butter and various syrups, but are also found in many different savory dishes, such as fried chicken and waffles or topped with kidney stew… (More on Waffle)