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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Pancakes Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Drizzle

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These fluffy heart-shaped red velvet pancakes feature a rich cocoa flavor with a tangy cream cheese drizzle, perfect for special occasions or cozy weekend breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (15 g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; whisk to combine (about 3 minutes).
  2. Whisk wet ingredients: beat egg until light and frothy, then add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until uniform (about 2 minutes).
  3. Combine batter: pour wet ingredients into dry and gently fold with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix. Batter should be thick but pourable; add milk if too thick (about 2 minutes).
  4. Heat pan: preheat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat for 3-5 minutes; lightly grease with butter or oil; place heart-shaped mold if using.
  5. Cook pancakes: pour 1/4 cup batter into molds or directly on pan in heart shapes; cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set; flip and cook another 2 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Prepare cream cheese drizzle: beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable; add milk gradually to control thickness.
  7. Serve: stack pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with cream cheese sauce; garnish with cocoa powder or fresh berries if desired; serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best results. Keep pan at medium heat and wait for bubbles before flipping. Make cream cheese drizzle just before serving for best texture. Heart shapes take practice; molds help beginners but must be greased well.

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