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Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes Easy Recipe with Cream Cheese Drizzle

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These fluffy red velvet pancakes feature a tender crumb with subtle cocoa notes and a tangy cream cheese drizzle, perfect for a special breakfast or weekend treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar as substitute)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
  • For the cream cheese drizzle:
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. (5 minutes)
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring until vibrant but not runny. (5 minutes)
  3. Blend Wet into Dry: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; batter should be thick but pourable with some lumps. (3 minutes)
  4. Heat Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Test readiness by sprinkling water drops; they should dance and evaporate quickly. Lightly grease with butter or oil. (5 minutes)
  5. Cook Pancakes: Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour batter onto skillet. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. (10-15 minutes for batches)
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Drizzle: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk for desired consistency. (5 minutes)
  7. Serve: Stack pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with cream cheese topping, and enjoy immediately. Optionally add fresh berries or powdered sugar.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better rise. Gel food coloring is preferred to avoid thinning the batter. Flip pancakes only once when bubbles form and edges set. Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven if needed. For thicker cream cheese drizzle, reduce milk or chill before drizzling.

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