Description
Red Velvet Pancakes With Cream Cheese Frosting invite breakfast lovers into a world of indulgent Southern charm. Rich cocoa-infused batter creates crimson stacks topped with luxurious cream cheese glaze, promising a delightful morning experience you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (10 ounces / 280 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (2 ounces / 56 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 / 56 grams) butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons red food coloring
Frosting Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blending all-purpose flour (125 grams), granulated sugar (50 grams), unsweetened cocoa powder (15 grams), baking powder (7 grams), baking soda (3 grams), and salt (2 grams) until evenly distributed.
- Create a central cavity in the dry mixture and introduce buttermilk (240 milliliters or ), large egg (1 piece), melted unsalted butter (30 grams or ), and pure vanilla extract (5 milliliters or ). Whisk the ingredients until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency, adjusting with additional buttermilk if the batter appears too thick.
- Prepare a nonstick skillet or griddle by heating over low to medium temperature, lightly coating the surface with cooking spray or a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking.
- Gently ladle approximately 60 milliliters () of batter onto the heated surface, using the back of the ladle or a spoon to spread the mixture into a circular shape with uniform thickness.
- Allow the pancake to cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, observing the formation of small bubbles across the surface, which indicates readiness for flipping. Carefully turn the pancake and cook the opposite side for an additional 2-3 minutes until achieving a rich, deep red-brown color.
- Transfer the warm pancakes to serving plates, generously drizzling with cream cheese frosting and garnishing with fresh seasonal berries or chocolate chips, then delicately dust with powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Mixing dry ingredients ensures even distribution of cocoa and leavening agents for perfectly textured pancakes.
- Whisking wet ingredients creates a smooth batter that prevents lumps and guarantees consistent flavor throughout.
- Cooking pancakes on low to medium heat prevents burning and allows for even golden-brown coloring.
- Flipping pancakes at the right moment when bubbles form helps achieve a light, fluffy interior and crisp exterior.
- Topping with cream cheese frosting transforms these pancakes from ordinary breakfast to decadent morning treat, adding richness and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg