Red Velvet Pancakes Cream (Print View)
Fluffy red cocoa pancakes topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze for a vibrant brunch or breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 1 tbsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
12 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
16 - 2-3 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Stop mixing when a few small lumps remain—overmixing will result in tough pancakes.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking oil.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the heated surface. Cook until bubbles form across the top and edges appear set, approximately 2 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fully incorporated. Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a pourable but thick consistency.
07 - Stack warm pancakes on serving plates and drizzle generously with the prepared cream cheese glaze. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These pancakes taste like having cake for breakfast but without any of the guilt
- The cream cheese glaze takes less than 5 minutes and transforms everything it touches
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- Overmixing the batter is the number one mistake that leads to dense, rubbery pancakes instead of fluffy ones
- The glaze consistency can be adjusted with more milk or powdered sugar until it is exactly how you like it
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- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more easily and create a smoother batter
- If you only have liquid food coloring, reduce the buttermilk by one tablespoon to compensate