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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 cups buttermilk

1/2 cup melted butter

2 large eggs, separated

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)

Vanilla ice cream, for accompaniment

Chocolate syrup, for accompaniment

1. In large bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and sugar. Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
2. In a separate bowl mix buttermilk, oil, egg yolks, and vanilla. Pour into the well and mix with dry ingredients.
3. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Fold in pecans, if desired.
4. Cook in waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Top with vanilla ice cream and drizzle chocolate syrup on top.

Makes 4 large waffles.