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Red Velvet Pancakes

Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword red-velvet-pancakes, red-velvet-recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings (may vary)
Calories 279kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (well shaken) not fat free (Plus additional 1/4 if needed to thin)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • butter or vegetable oil for frying
  • Cream cheese glaze:
  • 4 oz neufchatel cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream plus additional as needed to thin
  • 2 cups powdered sugar plus additional for dusting
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • fresh strawberries for serving optional

Instructions

  • Batter: In a medium size mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, food coloring and vanilla until fully blended. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Let stand 5 minutes. (You can add a small amount of additional buttermilk if needed to thin, the batter should be pourable.)
  • Cook: Pour about 1/4-1/3 cup batter for each pancake into a large oiled or buttered nonstick skillet. (medium-high) If using a griddle, heat to 350°F.
  • Cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry and cooked. Turn and cook and additional 2-3 minutes or just until cooked through.
  • Cook pancakes in batches, laying in a single layer on a baking sheet and into a 200°F oven to keep warm.
  • Cream Cheese Glaze: Use an electric mixer to cream together softened Neufchatel cheese and vanilla. Add heavy cream and powdered sugar beating on low speed until fully combined. Add additional cream 1 tablespoon at a time to thin to drizzle consistency. (You can also thicken by adding more powdered sugar.)
  • Serve warm pancakes dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with cream cheese glaze. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg