Red Velvet Pancake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• Optional: Fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries) for garnish
• Maple syrup or cream cheese glaze for serving

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.

3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy.

4. Preheat Griddle or Pan:

   • Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the cooking surface with butter or oil.

5. Cook Pancakes:

   • Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.

6. Flip and Cook:

   • Carefully flip the pancakes using a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned on the bottom.

7. Keep Warm:

   • Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep them warm while you cook the remaining pancakes.

8. Optional: Garnish with Berries:

   • If desired, top the red velvet pancakes with fresh berries just before serving. Strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries work well.

9. Serve:

   • Serve the red velvet pancakes warm, stacked high and drizzled with maple syrup or cream cheese glaze. Optionally, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or additional berries on the side.

10. Enjoy:

    • Enjoy these delicious and festive red velvet pancakes as a special breakfast or brunch treat!

Note: You can customize these pancakes by adding chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness and texture. Adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve the desired shade of red.