Irresistible Red Velvet Pancakes With Cream Cheese Glaze
These Irresistible Red Velvet Pancakes With Cream Cheese Glaze are a rich, fluffy, and colorful treat topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for special occasions or a weekend breakfast, these pancakes are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, leaving a few small lumps.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to activate the baking powder.
- Cook the Pancakes: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip, and cook for another minute until golden brown.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust the milk to reach your desired glaze consistency.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with the cream cheese glaze. Optional toppings include fresh berries or crispy bacon.
Notes
Add-ins: Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for an extra twist.
Vegan Option: Use dairy-free milk and a flaxseed egg substitute for a vegan version. Swap the cream cheese for a vegan cream cheese alternative.
Spices: Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
