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Get creative this Valentine's Day with decadent and festive red velvet pancakes. Delicious and colorful, this indulgent meal will look absolutely stunning on a beautiful tray for a special breakfast-in-bed treat. Â
Want to really test your pancake making skills? Make the pancakes in heart shapes and top with jumbo heart sprinkles! You can also add a little more decadence to these beauties with a little whipped cream on top.
If you want a bit of fresh fruit, we recommend adding a few red fruits—like raspberries or strawberries—to keep with the red and white theme.
Not Valentine's Day, but still want to make these bad boys? These pancakes are a great treat for a weekend brunch or Christmas morning. The colors work perfectly for making a Santa-themed breakfast!Â
Serve these delicious pancakes with a side of bacon and some fresh fruit and sit down to enjoy! Â
Ingredients
- Red Velvet Pancakes:
- 1 package of red velvet cake mix (any brand)
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted, then cooled slightly)
- Non-stick cooking spray (or butter, for greasing the griddle)
- Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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First, heat a large cast iron griddle (a non-stick pan also works) on high heat.Â
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Next, preheat your oven to 200 F. (This will allow you to keep your pancakes warm while you make the rest of the batches on the stove.)
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In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix and the flour until they are combined.Â
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In a medium-sized bowl, add the milk. Then whisk in the eggs and melted butter, making sure the butter has cooled slightly so it won't scramble the eggs.Â
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Gently and gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, and combine with a whisk until the batter is completely moistened and there are only a few small lumps. Be careful not to over-mix as this will make the pancakes tough instead of fluffy.Â
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Turn the griddle's heat down to low. Spray with non-stick spray or grease with butter.Â
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Using a ladle or large spoon, spoon about 1/4 cups of batter onto the griddle to create the pancakes.Â
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Cook for a few minutes on each side, until fluffy and spongey. Be careful that your heat is not too high. These pancakes can burn easily due to their sugar content.Â
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Keep the pancakes warm in a 200 F oven while you whip together the cream cheese icing.Â
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In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes, or until completely combined. Â
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Drizzle the icing over the pancakes and serve with fruit, bacon, or eggs.Â
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