Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze for a Romantic Brunch Recipe
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.
- 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
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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