Description
Delight in these fluffy, vibrant Red Velvet Pancakes featuring a rich cocoa flavor enhanced with a tangy cream cheese drizzle. Perfect for a festive breakfast or a special brunch treat, these pancakes combine classic red velvet cake elements into a stackable morning favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1–2 tablespoons red food coloring
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Drizzle: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 2 to 4 tablespoons of milk a little at a time, beating well until the drizzle reaches your desired consistency. Set aside while preparing the pancakes.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat your griddle to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking of pancakes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a smaller bowl, whisk together milk (or buttermilk), egg, and vegetable or canola oil until smooth.
- Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently just until moistened to avoid overworking. Add red food coloring gradually, stirring to achieve the vibrant red hue you prefer.
- Prepare Griddle Surface: Lightly spray the griddle surface with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the hot griddle forming pancakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until edges look set and bubbles appear on top. Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Serve: Transfer the pancakes to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the cream cheese mixture. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- You can adjust the amount of red food coloring to make the color more or less intense.
- Ensure not to overmix the pancake batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Cream cheese drizzle can be refrigerated for up to 2 days but bring to room temperature before serving.
- Non-stick spray can be substituted with a light brushing of butter or oil on the griddle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: red velvet pancakes, cream cheese drizzle, breakfast pancakes, cocoa pancakes, festive pancakes
