Description
Red velvet pancakes deliver a luxurious breakfast experience with Southern charm. Classic buttermilk batter swirled with cocoa and crimson coloring creates irresistible morning magic you will savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (10 ounces / 283 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (2 ounces / 57 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 milliliters / 16 fluid ounces) buttermilk
- ¼ cup (2 ounces / 57 grams) butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese
- ¾ cup (3 ounces / 85 grams) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters / 6 fluid ounces) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant flour mixture by combining dry ingredients: cocoa-infused flour, granulated sweetener, leavening agents, and a pinch of salt in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Excavate a central cavity in the dry ingredients, then pour in liquid components: cultured dairy, farm-fresh egg, melted dairy fat, and aromatic extract.
- Whisk the mixture methodically until a silky, uniform batter emerges, adjusting liquid volumes for optimal consistency.
- Introduce crimson food coloring, stirring gently to distribute a rich, scarlet hue throughout the batter.
- Warm a non-stick cooking surface over gentle heat, lightly anointing with cooking lubricant.
- Ladle batter onto the heated surface, allowing circular pancakes to form with gentle spreading.
- Monitor the cooking surface, waiting for characteristic bubbles to populate the pancake’s surface.
- Carefully flip each pancake, revealing a golden-kissed underside, and continue cooking until fully set.
- Repeat the cooking process, managing heat to prevent scorching and ensuring uniform preparation.
- Prepare the decadent topping by whipping cream cheese until velvety and smooth.
- Gradually fold in powdered sweetener, creating a luxurious, cloud-like frosting.
- Incorporate heavy cream and vanilla, beating until the mixture achieves a light, airy texture.
- Plate the ruby-hued pancakes, crowning them with a lavish swirl of cream cheese frosting.
- Embellish with a sprinkle of fresh berries, chocolate morsels, and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for a final flourish.
Notes
- Vibrant Color Tip: Use gel food coloring for more intense red hues without thinning the batter, ensuring rich, deep color without compromising pancake texture.
- Batter Consistency Trick: The ideal pancake batter should flow slowly from a spoon, not too runny or thick, creating perfectly tender pancakes.
- Non-Stick Surface Secret: Preheat the pan on low-medium heat to prevent burning and achieve even, golden-brown pancake surfaces.
- Cream Cheese Frosting Hack: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free frosting that spreads easily.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare pancake batter and refrigerate overnight to develop deeper flavors and save morning preparation time.
- Serving Suggestion: For extra indulgence, warm the cream cheese frosting slightly to create a luxurious, drizzle-like topping that melts beautifully over hot pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg