Description
Create a romantic breakfast with these heart-shaped red velvet pancakes. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion to show someone you care.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil or butter for greasing the pan
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- To make heart shapes, you can use a heart-shaped cookie cutter on the griddle, or pipe batter into a heart shape freehand. For freehand hearts, pipe a small ‘V’ shape at the top, then connect the sides downwards to form the heart.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip carefully.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker batter, add a little more flour. For a thinner batter, add a splash more buttermilk.
- Ensure your griddle is evenly heated to get consistent browning.
- You can make the batter a little ahead of time, but it’s best to cook the pancakes fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle/Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg