Description
Fluffy and delicious red velvet pancakes with a hint of cocoa and a vibrant red hue, perfect for special occasions or an enjoyable family breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream cheese glaze (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease lightly. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet, cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm with cream cheese glaze or maple syrup.
Notes
To make buttermilk, mix milk with a touch of vinegar or lemon juice. For a lighter option, swap cream cheese glaze for maple syrup or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pancakes, red velvet, breakfast, brunch, easy recipe