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Pink Velvet Pancakes Recipe: Easy Fluffy Breakfast with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These pink velvet pancakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with a vibrant pink hue, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations, brunches, or a whimsical breakfast treat that’s sure to delight both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tsp pink gel food coloring (or beet juice for natural color)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (to thin frosting)

Instructions

  1. Gather and measure all ingredients. Let eggs and buttermilk come to room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add pink gel food coloring and whisk until evenly colored.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  6. Scoop 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a cooling rack or keep warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the batch.
  8. For the cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy. Mix in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is reached.
  9. Stack pancakes on plates and drizzle generously with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with sprinkles, berries, or powdered sugar if desired.
  10. Serve pancakes warm for best texture and flavor.

Notes

For best results, use gel food coloring for vibrant pink pancakes. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes for a softer crumb. Pancakes can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with simple swaps. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Frost just before serving for maximum fluffiness.

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