Delicious Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Pancakes: 1 Secret
Create a romantic breakfast with these adorable heart-shaped red velvet pancakes. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil or butter for greasing
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh berries, powdered sugar, chocolate 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, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. A few lumps are okay.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- To create heart shapes, you can use a heart-shaped pancake mold or carefully pour the batter into a heart shape using a squeeze bottle or a piping bag with a small opening. Alternatively, pour a round pancake and then gently shape it with a spatula while it cooks.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip when bubbles appear on the surface.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a deeper red color, you can add a few extra drops of red food coloring.
- Buttermilk can be substituted with regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar; let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Ensure your griddle is evenly heated for consistent cooking.
- Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (without toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-8g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-250mg
- Fat: Approximately 8-12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 4-6g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg
