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Irresistible Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Pancakes Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

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Fluffy heart-shaped red velvet pancakes paired with a smooth, tangy cream cheese glaze, perfect for special occasions or cozy weekend breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • For the cream cheese glaze:
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk (whole or dairy-free alternative)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until bright and smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; a few lumps are okay. Do not overmix.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Place a heart-shaped mold on the skillet and pour about ¼ cup batter inside, or freehand shape hearts using a squeeze bottle or ladle.
  6. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Remove mold if used, then flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  7. While pancakes cook, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with milk if needed.
  8. Serve pancakes stacked, drizzled generously with cream cheese glaze, and optionally topped with fresh berries or sprinkles.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Prepare the cream cheese glaze while pancakes cook for efficiency. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven if needed. Adjust glaze thickness with milk or powdered sugar as desired.

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