Description

Delight your Valentine with these fluffy, vibrant Red Velvet Pancakes topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a special brunch, these pancakes combine classic red velvet flavors with a rich, creamy topping, creating an indulgent yet simple treat to impress your loved one.

Ingredients

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For the Pancakes

1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
2 tablespoons Unsweetened Dutch-process Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
1 teaspoon Baking Powder (fresh)
1 teaspoon Baking Soda (fresh)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Buttermilk or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons Melted Butter or coconut oil
1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Extra Milk

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and red gel food coloring until smooth and uniform in color.
Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; small lumps in the batter are fine to keep pancakes tender.
Preheat and Grease Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Wait for bubbles to form on the surface before carefully flipping each pancake. Cook until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and enough milk to achieve a smooth, pourable glaze consistency.
Serve: Stack the pancakes on a plate, drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze, and optionally garnish with powdered sugar or fresh strawberries for an elevated presentation.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
If using milk instead of buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon vinegar to the milk and let it sit for 5 minutes to sour.
Red gel food coloring provides vibrant color without altering the pancake’s texture or taste significantly.
Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best rise and fluffiness.
Optional garnishes like powdered sugar or fresh strawberries enhance flavor and presentation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Red Velvet Pancakes, Valentine’s Brunch Recipe, Cream Cheese Glaze, Fluffy Pancakes, Breakfast, Dessert Pancakes