Description
Fluffy, vibrant, and rich, these Red Velvet Pancakes bring a dessert-inspired twist to your breakfast table. Topped with cream cheese glaze and fresh berries, they’re perfect for special occasions or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
Cream cheese glaze (for topping)
Fresh berries (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
4. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until bubbles form, then flip and cook 1–2 more minutes.
5. Serve warm with cream cheese glaze and berries on top.
Notes
Let the batter rest before cooking for fluffier pancakes.
Use natural cocoa powder for a classic red velvet flavor.
Top with cream cheese glaze and berries for the ultimate experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: red velvet, pancakes, brunch, special occasion, Valentine’s Day