Description
Delight your Valentine’s morning with these fluffy and vibrant Red Velvet Pancakes, featuring a rich cocoa flavor and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly tender and moist, these pancakes are enhanced with a classic red food coloring for that iconic festive look. Serve them warm with optional toppings like cream cheese glaze, berries, or whipped cream for an indulgent breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Mini chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Berries
- Cream cheese glaze
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and uniform in color and texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and evenly mixed.
- Form Batter: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy to ensure tender pancakes—avoid overmixing to prevent toughness.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles begin to form and appear on the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the pancakes warm. Enhance the presentation and flavor by topping with your choice of cream cheese glaze, fresh berries, mini chocolate chips, whipped cream, or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay and help keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Buttermilk can be substituted with milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar if unavailable.
- Use a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned griddle for best cooking results.
- Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning while ensuring the pancakes cook evenly.
- Optional toppings add extra sweetness and texture to your pancakes—feel free to customize as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: red velvet pancakes, Valentine's breakfast, chocolate pancakes, fluffy pancakes, sweet breakfast, brunch recipe
