Description

Delightfully fluffy and vibrant Red Velvet Pancakes featuring the classic combination of cocoa and buttermilk with a striking red hue. These pancakes are perfect for a festive breakfast or brunch, served warm with softened cream cheese spread for an indulgent touch.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups (192 g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (7.5 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
½ teaspoon (3 g) salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
2 large eggs
¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (15 ml) red food coloring (gel recommended)

For Serving

Softened cream cheese, for spreading

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Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until fully combined and smooth. This step ensures a smooth batter and fluffy pancakes.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until blended, stirring gently to maintain a light texture.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stir with a whisk or spatula until just combined; some small lumps should remain to avoid tough pancakes.
Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a griddle or frying pan to 350°F–375°F (175°C–190°C). Lightly grease with non-stick spray or melted butter to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
Portion Batter: Use about ¼ cup (60 ml) of batter per pancake, pouring it onto the hot griddle to ensure uniform size and cooking.
Cook First Side: Allow the pancakes to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set and dry, signaling readiness to flip.
Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip pancakes and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat to medium-low if edges brown too quickly.
Serve: Serve warm with softened cream cheese spread for a creamy contrast that complements the flavors.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color without thinning the batter.
Make sure your griddle or pan is properly preheated to achieve even cooking and nice pancake rise.
Adjust cooking time slightly depending on pan thickness and heat source.
Softened cream cheese adds a delicious tangy richness but can be substituted with whipped cream or butter if preferred.