Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze are a deliciously decadent breakfast treat. These pancakes are fluffy, slightly chocolatey, and have the signature red velvet color. Topped with a rich, sweet cream cheese glaze, they make for a perfect special occasion breakfast or brunch. They’re sure to impress anyone who loves the classic red velvet cake flavor in a fun, breakfast-friendly form.
Ingredients:
For the Pancakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (more or less to reach desired color)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (or more for desired consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pancake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and red food coloring.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
- Transfer the pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
- Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired glaze consistency.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Stack the red velvet pancakes on a plate and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze. Garnish with extra powdered sugar, berries, or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
These Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze are the perfect indulgence for breakfast or brunch, delivering all the rich flavors of red velvet cake in pancake form! Enjoy!
