Description
Vibrant red velvet pancakes with a rich chocolate undertone and fluffy texture, topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze. A show-stopping breakfast or brunch option perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until combined.
Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir until just mixed (a few lumps are okay). Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour 1/4-cup batter per pancake, cooking until bubbles form on surface, then flip and cook until golden.
While pancakes cook, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
Serve pancakes warm with the cream cheese glaze drizzled on top.
Notes
Buttermilk can be substituted with 1 cup milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar.
Gel food coloring yields a more intense red color than liquid.
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg