Red velvet pancakes. Red velvet anything is pretty much one of my most favorite things in this world. And although it is totally cliche, red velvet screams Valentine’s Day. And what perfect way to start the day of love than with these pancakes?
When I first made these, I actually thought they could use more of a chocolatey taste. I think next time, I might add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter. Because, you know, these aren’t already over-the-top as is. The cream cheese glaze is so perfect on these and I found that a little goes a long way! If these weren’t so right, it kind of seems wrong to eat something so decadent and wonderful for breakfast!
Ladies, these are totally breakfast-in-bed material. To get your significant other to make them for you, just leave this page open on your computer for a while so they see it. You know, like the same thing we can do when we want expensive jewelry…
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 tbs. red food coloring*
- semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and the food coloring.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the wet ingredients and fold together until well-combined, but try not to overmix. Stir in the chocolate chips (if using).
- Heat a fry pan on medium heat (or use a griddle). Spray the pan with non-stick spray, or add a pat of butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into the pan. Cook on one side for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 or until the pancake is fully cooked. Continue this process with the remaining batter.
- To make the icing, beat together the cream cheese, sifted powdered sugar. Add in milk, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the icing reaches your desired thickness (I did about 2-3 tbs.).
- Drizzle some of the icing over the pancakes and serve. Garnish with fruit, nuts, butter, or a sprig of mint.
Notes
In regards to the food coloring, you can also use gel food coloring, in which case would require less than regular liquid color.
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I want this every day my friend how perfect for valentines day
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you, Uru!
Now this is what to wake up to on Valentine’s Day….
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I just made red velvet pancakes this past weekend, and they didn’t turn out red like yours! Yours are beautiful!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..French Onion Dip
I had to do a couple of batches before I finally got the color right. You just need to add a lot of coloring, lol!
Yum! These already look fabulous, but I think I will add some chocolate chips as you suggested- can’t go wrong with that!
Mrs. Herb recently posted..Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy
I think the chocolate chips are a must!
Oh lordy, these are LUSCIOUS! I’m a new lover of red velvet but I would scarf these down!
Thank you, Georgia! Glad you finally discovered red velvet!
Oh my. Really… just…oh my. I want these. Right now please….
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Hehe, thanks, Janet!
oh my… i think i’ll make these for my husband for valentine’s day since he LOVES red velvet cake!
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Thank you, Katie! I hope your hubby likes them!
Whoa, these are PERFECT for Valentine’s Day…and my daughter loves anything red velvet. The hubby, though, would need those chocolate chips thrown in
Great, decadent breakfast treat!
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Thanks, Liz! I’m like your hubby, the more chocolate, the better!
Wowza, these are gorgeous!! I would love to wake up to these on Valentine’s Day (or ANY day!) P.S Thanks for joining the Valentine’s Day Link Party
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Stephanie, I love red velvet anything too.
I’ve had a lot of pancakes in my life. My mom always made them for us on Sundays. But I’ve NEVER had a red velvet one before! I feel like I’ve really been missing out!! I need these… like yesterday. 
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I think you definitely need these pancakes!
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Leaving my computer screen open to this page….
Yeah, I need to wake up to this on V-day. It looks amazing!
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OH STEPHANIE!!!! I want to move in to these pancakes.
claire @ the realistic nutritionist recently posted..Creamy White Bean & Broccoli Dip
These are so pretty. Yes, I think they are perfect for V-Day too. A handful of Chocolate chips in the batter sounds wonderful too.
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Oh my gosh, how fun are these!!! Love red velvet and these pancakes look yummy!
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