Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes
Show your affection with a plate of these colorful Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes featuring rich 100 percent cocoa, buttermilk and fresh berries. Recipe courtesy of NestlÈ
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons NestlÈ Toll House Baking Cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters optional
- butter for garnish (optional)
- powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
- maple syrup for garnish (optional)
- fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir well.
- In separate large bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and food coloring.
- Add to flour mixture; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit 5 minutes.
- Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with oil or butter.
- Add about 1/4 cup batter to skillet.
- Cook about 2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on top.
- Flip and cook 1-2 minutes, or until bottom is lightly browned.
- Serve immediately with butter, powdered sugar, syrup and berries, if desired.
- Tip: If using pancake or cookie cutters, be sure to coat with oil so pancakes don’t stick. Place cutters in skillet and pour batter into cutters. Remove cutters before flipping.