Description
Start your Valentine’s Day with a stack of these vibrant, fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes. Each bite is filled with the tender richness of cocoa, tangy buttermilk, and a sweet swirl of cream cheese glaze. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, indulgent food ideas for the weekend, or a unique twist on a brunch favorite, these pancakes bring bold flavor and romantic flair. Perfect for easy recipe lovers and breakfast enthusiasts alike, they also work great for dinner ideas when breakfast-for-dinner is on the menu.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and food coloring. Mix well.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
4. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook the other side.
5. For the glaze: beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until pourable.
6. Stack pancakes, drizzle glaze on top, and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter; a few lumps will keep the pancakes tender.
For the deepest color, use gel food coloring or adjust the amount based on brand strength.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg