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Red Velvet Pancakes

Learn how to make Red Velvet Pancakes for an extra special morning treat! These fluffy pancakes are topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, brunch, cream cheese, pancakes, red velvet, valentines day
Servings 12 Pancakes
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

For the pancakes:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons red food coloring
  • 4 Tablespoons butter melted

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

For the pancakes:

  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium sized bowl. 
  • Combine the eggs, milk, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food color in a large measuring cup. Whisk to combine. 
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined. 
  • Stir in the melted butter. 
  • Spoon 1/3 cup of the batter onto a slightly heated pan. Cook on low heat until the edges curl up and bubbles appear on the top of the pancake. Flip and continue to cook 1-2 minutes or until your pancake is cooked through. 

For the frosting:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk using a hand mixer until fully incorporated. 
  • Serve pancakes with butter and syrup or frosting. 

Notes

*We actually prefer this recipe with just butter and syrup. However, the frosting is a fun traditional red velvet topping and nice for a treat.