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Simple Homemade Red Velvet Pancakes Perfect for Valentine's Day

Melissa Griffiths
Make fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes with cocoa and buttermilk, topped with sweet cream cheese glaze. Perfect for Valentine's Day breakfast or any special morning!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk (see note)
  • 1 egg (large)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together dry ingredients. 
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • 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.  
    2 cups buttermilk, 1 egg, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • Heat a griddle on medium low. 
  • Brush griddle with butter or lightly spray with cooking spray. 
  • Pour about ⅓-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. 

Notes

  • These are sweeter than regular pancakes: Thanks to the sugar and cream cheese glaze, so they pair wonderfully with savory sides like bacon or sausage to balance the meal.
  • Your first pancake is always a test: Use it to adjust your heat. If it burns quickly, lower the temperature; if it takes forever to cook, turn it up slightly.
  • The color intensifies as they cook: Don't worry if the batter looks brighter than the finished pancakes. The red deepens and mellows during cooking.
  • Let the butter cool slightly before adding to the batter: If it's too hot, it can cook the egg and create lumps you don't want.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6 servingsCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 347IUCalcium: 162mgIron: 2mg
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