Red Velvet Pancakes Glaze (Printable)

Vibrant red velvet pancakes with cocoa and a smooth cream cheese glaze for a flavorful brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Pancake Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring

→ Cream Cheese Glaze

12 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
13 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2-3 tablespoons milk

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and uniform.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold together until just combined—small lumps are acceptable. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough pancakes.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat with butter or cooking spray.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the heated surface. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form across the top and edges appear set. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; continue beating until fully incorporated. Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until glaze reaches desired pourable consistency.
07 - Stack warm pancakes on serving plates. Generously drizzle with cream cheese glaze and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These pancakes taste like dessert for breakfast but come together faster than you would expect
  • The cream cheese glaze transforms ordinary pancakes into something that feels like a celebration
  • You get that signature red velvet flavor without turning on the oven or waiting for a cake to bake
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your pancakes tough and dense so stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears
  • The first pancake is always your test batch so use it to adjust your heat and get a feel for the cooking time
  • The glaze thickens as it sits so if you make it first you may need to add another splash of milk before serving
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate more easily giving you a smoother batter and more even texture
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to allow the flour to fully hydrate for fluffier pancakes

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