Red Velvet Pancakes Cream Cheese (Printable Version)
Vibrant red pancakes with cocoa and vanilla, finished with a smooth cream cheese glaze for a delightful start.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pancakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2 tablespoons milk (plus more as needed)
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy—avoid overmixing to maintain fluffy texture.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking oil.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until fully combined and pourable. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
07 - Stack warm pancakes on serving plates. Drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze and serve immediately while warm.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- Buttermilk keeps these pancakes incredibly tender while cocoa adds depth you will not find in typical diner versions
- The cream cheese glaze transforms an already special breakfast into something that feels like dessert but somehow works perfectly at 9 am
02 -
- Overmixing the batter creates tough, rubbery pancakes so stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from solidifying into tiny flecks that create uneven texture
03 -
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for even fluffier results
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion consistent sized pancakes every time