Description
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic pancakes with these fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a festive breakfast or brunch, these pancakes combine the rich flavor of cocoa with vibrant red coloring and a tangy sweet glaze that is sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
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Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (or beet powder for natural coloring)
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream (for adjusting glaze consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring thoroughly, ensuring the color is evenly distributed.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes while you preheat your skillet over medium heat; this allows the baking powder and soda to activate, ensuring fluffy pancakes.
- Preheat and Grease Skillet: Lightly grease a non-stick skillet or griddle with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set; then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Adjust Glaze Consistency: Add 2–3 tablespoons of milk or cream to the glaze and mix until you reach your desired pourable consistency for drizzling.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes neatly on a plate and generously drizzle the warm cream cheese glaze over the top for a rich finishing touch.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately with optional fresh berries, bacon, or a cup of coffee for a complete and satisfying breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use buttermilk for best flavor and tenderness; substitute with milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice if unavailable.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid dense pancakes.
- Red food coloring can be substituted with beet powder for a natural alternative.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if making in batches.
- Adjust the glaze thickness by adding more or less milk or cream depending on preference.
