Valentines Day Recipe

Celebrate love with these charming heart-shaped Red Velvet Pancakes, the perfect Valentine’s Day recipe for an unforgettable breakfast or brunch. Made with a tender batter infused with cocoa, a hint of vanilla, and a pop of vibrant red food coloring, these pancakes are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. A sweet and tangy cream cheese glaze drizzled over the top adds a luscious finishing touch, while optional garnishes like fresh strawberries or festive sprinkles make them irresistibly romantic. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is sure to impress your special someone. Whether you're planning a cozy morning or a gourmet treat, these heart-shaped pancakes are designed to spread the love!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1.25 cups Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.

Step 5

Scoop 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to set, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm while cooking the rest of the batter.

Step 7

Once all the pancakes are cooked, use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from each pancake. Set aside the heart-shaped pancakes.

Step 8

To make the cream cheese glaze, beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and milk and mix until it reaches a drizzle-able consistency. Add more milk if needed.

Step 9

Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the heart-shaped pancakes and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberries or sprinkles for extra Valentine’s Day flair.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(960.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2142.5

Total Fat 95.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 450.8mg	0%
Sodium 2474.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 284.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 134.7g
Protein 45.1g	0%

Vitamin D 219.6IU	0%
Calcium 572.1mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1011.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.4%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 52.3%