Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze for a Romantic Brunch Recipe

Introduction

Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite, perfect for impressing your Valentine or treating yourself any time. These vibrant, cocoa-flavored pancakes topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze are as delicious as they are beautiful.

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Dutch-process Cocoa Powder
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for moisture
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (ensure fresh)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (ensure fresh)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (no substitutions)
• 1 cup Buttermilk or 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 large Egg (no substitutes without altering texture)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure recommended)
• 2 tablespoons Melted Butter or coconut oil for vegan
• 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring (natural alternatives alter taste)

• 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar or granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Extra Milk (to adjust glaze consistency)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well blended.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and red gel food coloring until smooth.
3. Step 3: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, leaving a few lumps for fluffiness.
4. Step 4: Preheat a greased skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
5. Step 5: For the glaze, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, then add milk gradually to reach a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
6. Step 6: Stack the pancakes, drizzle with cream cheese glaze, and garnish with powdered sugar or fresh strawberries if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a moister pancake.
• For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use coconut oil instead of butter.
• Natural red food coloring like beet powder can be used but expect a milder color and slight taste change.
• Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for an indulgent brunch treat.

Storage

Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, then add fresh cream cheese glaze before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

It’s best to cook the pancakes immediately after mixing to keep them fluffy. If needed, refrigerate the batter for up to 2 hours and stir gently before using.

What if I don’t have buttermilk?

You can make a buttermilk substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using in the recipe.

Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze for a Romantic Brunch Recipe

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Delight your Valentine’s brunch with these fluffy, richly flavored Red Velvet Pancakes topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfectly balanced with a hint of cocoa and vibrant red color, these pancakes are an irresistible treat to impress and enjoy.

• Author: Marco
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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For the Pancakes

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Dutch-process Cocoa Powder
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoons Melted Butter or coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

• 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Extra Milk to adjust consistency
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (added in glaze per instruction)

Instructions

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and red gel food coloring. Whisk until smooth and evenly colored.
3. Combine Batter: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined, leaving some lumps to avoid overmixing which can toughen the pancakes.
4. Cook Pancakes: Preheat and lightly grease a skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip. Continue cooking until golden brown on the other side.
5. Make Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and drizzleable. Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency.
6. Serve: Stack the cooked pancakes high, then drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze. Garnish with optional fresh strawberries or powdered sugar for an extra festive touch.

Notes

• Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
• Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best rising results.
• Substitute coconut oil to make the pancakes vegan-friendly (ensure vegan cream cheese for glaze).
• Natural red food coloring alternatives may change the taste.
• These pancakes freeze well; reheat gently before serving.

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