Red Velvet Pancakes Cream Cheese (Printable)

Fluffy cocoa pancakes with a vibrant red color and smooth cream cheese drizzle perfect for breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 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
07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring

→ Cream Cheese Drizzle

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl to ensure even distribution.
02 - Whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring in a separate bowl until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold gently using a spatula just until moistened. Stop mixing when small lumps remain to prevent tough pancakes.
04 - Place non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot. Lightly coat surface with butter or cooking spray.
05 - Ladle 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto heated surface. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form across surface and edges appear set. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla. Gradually add milk until mixture reaches pourable consistency.
07 - Stack warm pancakes on serving plates. generously spoon cream cheese drizzle over top. Serve immediately while hot.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • These pancakes taste like a special occasion breakfast but come together in under 40 minutes
  • The combination of cocoa and tangy cream cheese drizzle creates that perfect red velvet flavor you know and love
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your pancakes tough instead of tender—stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears
  • The first pancake is almost always a test run—use it to adjust your heat and get your timing perfect for the rest
03 -
  • Let your batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking—this allows the flour to fully hydrate and creates fluffier pancakes
  • Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you finish cooking the rest of the batch

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