Description
Deliciously fluffy red velvet pancakes topped with a rich cream cheese glaze, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil, food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve pancakes warm, drizzled with cream cheese glaze.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of red.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in the toaster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Pancakes, Cream Cheese Glaze, Breakfast, Brunch