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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Pancakes Recipe with Cream Cheese Glaze

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These fluffy heart-shaped red velvet pancakes with a tangy cream cheese glaze are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, combining a subtle cocoa flavor with a tender, festive texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit 5 mins)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk (add more if needed for drizzling consistency)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar; whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; batter should be thick but pourable with some lumps.
  4. Preheat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes and lightly grease it. If using a heart-shaped mold, grease inside the mold as well.
  5. Using a squeeze bottle or spoon, fill the mold or freehand pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake into heart shapes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
  6. Carefully lift the mold (if using) and flip the pancake with a thin spatula. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through and springy to the touch.
  7. While pancakes cook, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed.
  8. Stack pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and optionally garnish with fresh berries or edible flowers.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy; let bubbles form fully before flipping to avoid tearing. Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth glaze. If glaze thickens, thin with milk. Batter can be adjusted for vegan or gluten-free versions with substitutions.

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