Description
Indulge in the delight of Red Velvet Pancakes, a visually stunning and scrumptious breakfast treat that elevates any morning. Perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or festive brunches, these fluffy pancakes are infused with rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red coloring. Topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, they transform your breakfast experience into something truly memorable. Easy to whip up with common ingredients, these pancakes will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large measuring cup, blend eggs, whole milk, buttermilk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; small lumps are fine.
- Stir in melted butter until evenly mixed.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour â…“ cup of batter onto the skillet and cook until edges curl and bubbles form (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
- For the frosting, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and whole milk in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve warm pancakes topped with cream cheese frosting or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg