Description
Delightfully vibrant and fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes perfect for a sweet Valentine’s breakfast. These pancakes combine classic red velvet flavors with a light cocoa-infused batter, topped with optional whipped cream, chocolate chips, and berries for an irresistible morning treat.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Optional Toppings
- Mini chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Berries (such as strawberries or raspberries)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined to ensure an even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, large egg, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and well blended, which helps create the signature red hue and rich flavor.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing to maintain the pancakes’ fluffy texture.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, approximately 2 to 3 minutes, then flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until done and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm, topped with your choice of mini chocolate chips, whipped cream, and fresh berries for a festive and delicious breakfast presentation.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain fluffy pancakes; a few lumps are okay.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute 1 cup of milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring to your preference for color intensity.
- Use a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned griddle to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Optional toppings can be customized with cream cheese glaze or powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red Velvet Pancakes, Valentine's Day Breakfast, Fluffy Pancakes, Cocoa Pancakes, Breakfast Recipe, Sweet Pancakes
