Making red velvet pancakes from scratch is so easy an such a festive breakfast for holidays! Surprise the family with this delicious, fun breakfast.
I developed this recipe last Valentine’s Day and my kids loved it so much! I was even extra festive and made the pancakes into hearts. But if you’re not up for that level of holiday cheer the traditional circle works just as well. Ha!
Most red velvet pancakes use a red velvet cake mix and while I’m sure those are delicious, these are just as easy to whip up yourself and you don’t even have to remember to buy any special ingredients when you’re at the store. Because we all know that struggle is real.
I will include a cream cheese “syrup” recipe in the recipe card, but honestly, I loved these even more with my Homemade Butter Syrup recipe and whipped cream. That is what I have in these pictures and it just felt lighter than the cream cheese topping for breakfast.
But, truth be told, I’m not a huge icing fan in general but I’m all about the butter so this should come as no surprise to anyone. Give both a try! Pancake topping options are never a bad thing.
Topping Ideas for Red Velvet Pancakes
- Cream Cheese Syrup {recipe in recipe card below}
- Homemade Butter Syrup
- White Chocolate Chips
- Whipped Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- GreekVanilla Yogurt
- Honey
- Chocolate Syrup
When you mix up the batter, it will look more pink than red. Don’t stress, the color will darken as the pancakes cook. In order to get an even color throughout the pancakes and on the outsides, cook them low and slow!
If you try to crank up the heat you’ll get brown on the outside, which is beautiful and delicious on traditional pancakes but the idea here is to maintain that nice red color on the tops.
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Pro tip: Mix up pancake batter in a large, 4-cup glass measuring cup. This way you can easily pour it onto your griddle! Minimal messes and minimal dishes – just the way I like it. I have both of the griddles listed in the recommended products section and love them both! They are each super affordable and make it easy to cook a bunch of pancakes at once.
Looking for other great breakfast recipes?
- Homemade Pancake Mix
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
- Easy Blueberry Muffins
- How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
- The Best Scone Recipe
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Red Velvet Pancakes from Scratch
Making red velvet pancakes from scratch is so easy an such a festive breakfast for holidays! Surprise the family with this delicious, fun breakfast.
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Pancakes
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk see note
- 1 egg large
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Syrup
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
For the Red Velvet Pancakes
Whisk together dry ingredients.
Create a well in the dry ingredients and whisk in the wet ingredients until just combined. The batter may be lumpy and that is ok.
Heat a griddle on medium low.
Brush griddle with butter or lightly spray with cooking spray.
Pour about 1/3 cup portions onto the griddle, or make the pancakes any size you choose.
When the edges are set and the bubbles in the center don't fill quickly, flip the pancake. Cook for 1-2 minutes on the next side until cooked through.
For the Cream Cheese Syrup
Whisk together cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the cream cheese mixture is pourable.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have buttermilk, measure the 2 cups, remove 2 tablespoons, and replace with vinegar. Let sit until curdled.
Alli says
Such a fun recipe!