Red Velvet Pancakes Cream Glaze (Printable)
Fluffy, vibrant red pancakes with cocoa and a tangy cream cheese glaze, perfect for a special morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Pancakes
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
08 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
→ For the Cream Cheese Glaze
12 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
13 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2-3 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and red food coloring until smooth and uniform.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix. Small lumps are acceptable and will result in tender pancakes.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the heated surface. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a warmed plate and repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Beat cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fully incorporated. Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a pourable consistency.
07 - Stack warm pancakes on serving plates and drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze. Serve immediately while pancakes are still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These pancakes bring the elegance of red velvet cake to your weekend morning table without requiring any special occasion
- The cream cheese glaze transforms ordinary breakfast into something that feels like dessert but still works perfectly at 10am
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- Overmixing the batter creates tough, dense pancakes, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and give you the fluffiest results
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- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking for even fluffier results
- Warm your syrup slightly before serving, it makes the whole experience feel like a restaurant breakfast