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Fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes

These delightful, fluffy red velvet pancakes topped with cream cheese frosting are the perfect way to impress your loved one for Valentine's Day brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup cake flour For an incredibly tender pancake; if unavailable, all-purpose flour can be used.
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder Standard cocoa works well; I prefer Green & Black's for special occasions.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Essential for fluffiness.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Use sea salt for better flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large egg Necessary for fluffiness; vegan alternatives may not yield the same results.
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk Can be made by adding vinegar to regular milk.
  • 3 tbsp melted butter Unsalted is preferred for better control of salt.
  • 2 tbsp red food dye A must for the signature red color on Valentine’s.
Toppings
  • Cream cheese frosting Optional but highly recommended; can be store-bought or homemade.
  • Fresh berries For garnish and added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and red food dye. Whisk until well-blended.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix gently until just combined.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium heat.
  2. Ladle about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface.
  3. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Serving
  1. Serve the pancakes warm topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Great for a special brunch; leftovers taste even better the next day with added icing and syrup. Check for burn spots and salvage if needed.
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