Red Velvet Pancakes
Festive Red Velvet Pancakes with a soft, fluffy texture and a rich cream cheese glaze. The best holiday brunch party recipe!
If you’re a fan of Red Velvet Cake, prepare to meet its true match in breakfast form. These soft, fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes are my favorite thing to serve my family. I made them years ago for a Valentine’s Day breakfast, and my kids couldn’t get enough. Topped with a homemade cream cheese glaze, these pancakes are divine. Perfect for a festive holiday brunch, this recipe is one you’ll want to save and make again and again.
RED VELVET PANCAKES
This homemade pancake batter delivers the softest, fluffiest, and most tender pancakes. Achieve the classic red velvet color with just a splash of red food coloring, and top them with a rich cream cheese glaze made from only five simple ingredients. In just minutes, you can enjoy a festive and delicious breakfast perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year’s, anniversaries, birthdays, or any time you’re craving that signature red velvet flavor.
Find my expert tips on how to make homemade red velvet pancakes from scratch below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️
Why You’ll Love This Easy Red Velvet Pancakes Recipe:
- Soft & Fluffy Pancakes: This tried-and-true recipe creates perfectly tender pancakes with a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth every time.
- Perfect For Red Velvet Lovers: A hint of cocoa and a touch of vanilla bring that signature red velvet flavor to breakfast and brunch.
- Festive & Fun: The bright red color makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas morning, anniversaries, brunch parties, or any special occasion.
- Homemade Glaze: The easy, creamy glaze comes together fast and, when drizzled on top, brings a sweetness and indulgence without being overpowering.
- Customizable Toppings: Stack them high, drizzle with glaze, and top with berries, whipped cream, or nuts for a delicious breakfast that will wow.
Ingredients
Red Velvet Pancakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For The Red Velvet Pancakes
In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, combine buttermilk, sugar, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla and melted butter. Whisk to combine. Slowly add this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined.
Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with non-stick spray or butter griddle. Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the center of hot griddle. Cook until bubbles start to appear then flip carefully onto the other side. Cook until pancake is cooked through. About a minute or so. Repeat with batter for all pancakes.
For The Cream Cheese Glaze
Add softened cream cheese and butter to a medium mixing bowl. Using an electric hand-mixer, beat together until combined. Slowly beat in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until it is all mixed together and creamy. Serve over pancakes and enjoy!
Servings
Yields: 8 servings; about 16 pancakes total. Double the cream cheese glaze recipe if you need extra.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover red velvet pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, you can freeze pancakes in a single layer with parchment paper between each layer in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge or reheat directly from frozen in a toaster or oven. Avoid glazing before storing; add the cream cheese glaze just before serving for the best texture and flavor. To reheat, warm them in the microwave or on a skillet over low heat until heated through.
Holly’s Tips for The Best Red Velvet Pancakes:
- Don’t Overmix The Batter: Whisk until just combined for light, airy pancakes. Overmixing the pancake batter can make it too dense.
- Red Velvet Presentation: Add more or less of the food coloring, depending on the look you’re going for.
- Cook Pancakes on Medium-Low Heat: This ensures the pancakes cook evenly without burning the outside.
- Prep The Cream Cheese Glaze Last: Make the glaze right before serving for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Add Your Favorite Toppings: Fresh berries, whipped cream, or chocolate chips make these pancakes extra festive.
- Make It Your Own: Customize these pancakes by swapping in different food coloring for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions. You can use pink for Valentine’s Day, green for St. Patrick’s Day, pastels for Easter, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Absolutely, just mix the batter ahead and store it in the fridge for a few hours. Cook pancakes just before serving for the best experience and taste.
Yes, prepare the glaze a few hours ahead and store it in the fridge. Rewhip slightly before drizzling over pancakes to restore its original texture.
To make Red Velvet Pancakes vegan or dairy-free, use a plant-based butter and a non-dairy milk in place of buttermilk. Replace eggs with flax or chia eggs (1 tbsp seeds + 3 tbsp water per egg).
To make Red Velvet Pancakes gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend designed for baking. I recommend choosing a blend that includes xanthan gum, or add ½ teaspoon yourself if it doesn’t. The rest of the ingredients and steps stay the same.
Similar Recipes
Craving something similar? Make my Funfetti Pancakes next.
Wanting something different? My Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and IHOP Pancakes (Copycat) are essentials for every brunch party.
Can’t get enough of red velvet? Check out these highly-rated recipes: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake, and Red Velvet Trifle.
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Red Velvet Pancakes
Ingredients
Red Velvet Pancakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup salted butter melted
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 Tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For The Red Velvet Pancakes
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine buttermilk, sugar, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla and melted butter. Whisk to combine. Slowly add this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined.
- Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with non-stick spray or butter griddle. Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the center of hot griddle. Cook until bubbles start to appear then flip carefully onto the other side. Cook until pancake is cooked through. About a minute or so. Repeat with batter for all pancakes.
For The Cream Cheese Glaze
- Add softened cream cheese and butter to a medium mixing bowl. Using an electric hand-mixer, beat together until combined. Slowly beat in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until it is all mixed together and creamy. Serve over pancakes and enjoy!
Notes
*You can easily double the cream cheese glaze if you want extra.
Recipe slightly adapted from: Cooking Classy.
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Oh man! I would LOVE to wake up to these any day of the week!! Seriously drooling over these pancakes!
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Tiffany
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These are amazing pancakes! The best red velvet flavor and the cream cheese glaze is so good. I would rate it more stars if I could! 😀
Beautiful, smells heavenly, and the flavor is good too! Thanks for this amazing recipe. Loved the glaze. We added mini chocolate chips which made them even better. Thanks for giving us the excuse to have dessert for dinner.