Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe
These fluffy red velvet pancakes deliver a perfect blend of rich cocoa flavor and classic red velvet sweetness, ideal for a romantic Valentine’s brunch. Topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze, they impress with their vibrant color and tender texture, making your morning special and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pancakes
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder, unsweetened Dutch-process recommended
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for moisture
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, ensure fresh
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, ensure fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, no substitutions
- 1 cup Buttermilk or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 large Egg, no substitutes without altering texture
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, pure recommended
- 2 tablespoons Melted Butter or coconut oil for vegan
- 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring, natural alternatives alter taste
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar or granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Extra Milk to adjust glaze consistency
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until fully blended.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and red gel food coloring until smooth and evenly colored.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; some lumps should remain to ensure fluffiness.
- Cook Pancakes: Preheat and grease a skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve a smooth, pourable glaze consistency.
- Serve: Stack the cooked pancakes, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and optionally garnish with powdered sugar or fresh strawberries for a festive touch.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
- Substitute coconut oil for butter to make the pancakes vegan.
- Use fresh baking powder and soda to ensure optimal rise and fluffiness.
- Natural red food coloring alternatives may alter the flavor and color vibrancy.
- Tried this recipe? Let us know how it was!
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