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Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze for a Romantic Valentine’s Brunch Recipe

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Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes perfect for a romantic Valentine’s brunch, featuring a rich cocoa flavor and a creamy cream cheese glaze. These pancakes are soft, tender, and stunningly red, making them a delicious and visually appealing treat to wow your loved one.

Ingredients

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For the Pancakes

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (fresh)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter or coconut oil (for vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring (natural alternatives may alter taste)

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Milk (to adjust consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until fully blended to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and red gel food coloring until smooth and uniform in color.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, leaving a few lumps to keep the batter light and fluffy; avoid overmixing to prevent tough pancakes.
  4. Cook pancakes: Preheat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Prepare cream cheese glaze: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach a smooth, drizzleable consistency.
  6. Serve: Stack pancakes, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and top with optional garnishes such as powdered sugar or fresh strawberries for an extra special touch.

Notes

  • Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
  • Use fresh baking powder and baking soda to ensure the best rise and texture.
  • Natural red food coloring alternatives may alter the final flavor slightly.
  • Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes before cooking for better texture, if desired.
  • Try using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for added moisture and caramel notes.
  • If vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use coconut oil instead of butter, also use non-dairy milk with vinegar as buttermilk alternative.

Keywords: Red Velvet Pancakes, Valentine’s Day Breakfast, Cream Cheese Glaze, Fluffy Pancakes, Breakfast Recipe

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