Description

Start your morning with a stack of rich and fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes drizzled in a silky cream cheese glaze. This quick breakfast recipe brings together the classic flavors of red velvet cake and the ease of weekend brunch. Whether you’re planning breakfast ideas for a crowd, a sweet Valentine’s Day treat, or just love vibrant food ideas, these pancakes deliver delicious results every time.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 ¼ cups buttermilk

1 large egg

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon red gel food coloring

4 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and red gel food coloring.

3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Let rest for 5 minutes.

4. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease.

5. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake and cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.

6. Repeat with remaining batter (makes about 8 pancakes).

7. For the glaze, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk and vanilla, then mix until drizzly.

8. Serve pancakes warm, stacked with glaze poured on top.

Notes

Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier pancakes.

Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color without thinning the batter.

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Calories: 340
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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