Red Velvet Pancakes
Red velvet pancakes are a decadent breakfast treat featuring a hint of cocoa, a vibrant red color, and a creamy cream cheese glaze. This easy-to-make recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 4 servings of fluffy, flavorful pancakes.Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas brunch, or anytime you want to wow your family and friends.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring adjust as needed
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk more for a thinner consistency
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.