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Fluffy red velvet pancakes with cream cheese drizzle on a plate

Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle

A delightful twist on classic pancakes, these Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes are light, rich, and topped with a luscious cream cheese drizzle, perfect for special breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups buttermilk, room temperature Can substitute with milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring Gel preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Drizzle
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter.
  2. Pour ¼ cup (60ml) of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Cream Cheese Drizzle
  1. While pancakes cook, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if too thick.
Serving
  1. Stack pancakes, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and serve immediately.
  2. Optionally, add fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Don’t overmix the batter; it should remain slightly lumpy for fluffy pancakes. Adjust heat as necessary to ensure pancakes cook evenly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat pancakes gently in a toaster or microwave to maintain fluffiness.