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Red Velvet Pancakes
Festive red velvet pancakes are the perfect Valentine's Day treat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (177ml) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons Red food coloring
- sprinkles and whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Then, add a few drops of red food coloring and mix. Add a little bit more at a time until you reach the desired color.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook the other side until lightly browned. Repeat until all the batter is used.
- Serve the red velvet pancakes warm, topped with sprinkles and a dollop of whipped cream.
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Notes
- Whisk the dry ingredients together well before adding to the wet ingredients.
- Be sure not to overmix the batter so it doesn't become rubbery.
- For taller pancakes, add the food coloring along with the liquid ingredients to prevent overmixing once the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Let the batter rest for 2-3 minutes before you start to cook.
- Use a very large skillet or griddle and give your pancakes plenty of room.
- For best results, wipe down the skillet or griddle between batches.
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can easily make your own. Check out my post to learn how to make buttermilk.
- For a richer flavor, try adding a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- Make these gluten-free: simply swap the all-purpose flour for gluten-free flour.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days.
- There are 8 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
513mg
(21%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.