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Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze and Rich Cocoa Flavor

Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze for a Sweet Start

Indulge in Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze and Rich Cocoa Flavor, perfect for special occasions or indulgent mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1.25 cups Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring use gel for vibrant color
Cream Cheese Glaze Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk to desired consistency
Optional Toppings
  • as desired Maple Syrup
  • as desired Fresh Berries
  • as desired Whipped Cream

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Griddle
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and milk until pourable.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, vinegar, and food coloring until combined.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, mix until just combined and slightly lumpy. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat the griddle to medium heat and lightly grease.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle, cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  7. Keep pancakes warm in a covered dish while cooking the remaining batter.
  8. Serve pancakes stacked with cream cheese glaze and optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze are best enjoyed fresh off the griddle.

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