Description
Indulge in the delightfully fluffy red velvet pancakes that bring a touch of festive cheer to your breakfast table. With their striking crimson hue and rich cocoa flavor, these pancakes are perfect for any occasion, from special celebrations to cozy weekend brunches. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, they make for an eye-catching and delicious treat that everyone will love. Easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, these pancakes are not only a feast for the eyes but also a sweet way to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (more for a thinner consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease if necessary. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides (another 2-3 minutes).
- For the cream cheese glaze, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stack pancakes on plates and drizzle with glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg