Description
Delightfully fluffy and vibrant Red Velvet Pancakes featuring the classic combination of cocoa and buttermilk with a striking red hue. These pancakes are perfect for a festive breakfast or brunch, served warm with softened cream cheese spread for an indulgent touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (192 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (7.5 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red food coloring (gel recommended)
For Serving
- Softened cream cheese, for spreading
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until fully combined and smooth. This step ensures a smooth batter and fluffy pancakes.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until blended, stirring gently to maintain a light texture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stir with a whisk or spatula until just combined; some small lumps should remain to avoid tough pancakes.
- Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a griddle or frying pan to 350°F–375°F (175°C–190°C). Lightly grease with non-stick spray or melted butter to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Portion Batter: Use about ¼ cup (60 ml) of batter per pancake, pouring it onto the hot griddle to ensure uniform size and cooking.
- Cook First Side: Allow the pancakes to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set and dry, signaling readiness to flip.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip pancakes and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat to medium-low if edges brown too quickly.
- Serve: Serve warm with softened cream cheese spread for a creamy contrast that complements the flavors.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color without thinning the batter.
- Make sure your griddle or pan is properly preheated to achieve even cooking and nice pancake rise.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on pan thickness and heat source.
- Softened cream cheese adds a delicious tangy richness but can be substituted with whipped cream or butter if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
