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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle

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These fluffy heart-shaped red velvet pancakes are a delightful homemade breakfast treat, topped with a tangy cream cheese drizzle that perfectly complements the velvety texture and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar as substitute)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel-based preferred)
  • For the cream cheese drizzle:
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (whole or 2%)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and vibrant.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; small lumps are okay.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Use a ladle or squeeze bottle to pour batter into heart shapes on the skillet; cook 3-4 pancakes at a time.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook the other side until golden (about 2 minutes). Avoid pressing down.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm while finishing the batch.
  8. To make the cream cheese drizzle, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-worthy, adjusting milk for consistency.
  9. Serve pancakes stacked and generously drizzled with cream cheese glaze; optionally add fresh berries or powdered sugar.

Notes

Use gel-based red food coloring to maintain batter thickness. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use almond milk with lemon juice and dairy-free cream cheese. Wait for bubbles before flipping pancakes to keep them fluffy. Keep cooked pancakes covered to prevent drying out. Cream cheese drizzle is best made fresh.

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