Philadelphia, PA - This Valentine's Day, skip the crowded restaurants and treat your loved one to a delicious and heartfelt breakfast. These Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes are fluffy, flavorful, and oh-so-romantic. With their vibrant red hue, rich chocolate flavor, and optional heart-shaped design, they're sure to make your special someone feel extra loved.
Whip Up a Batch of Love: Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- Heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters (optional)
- Optional garnishes: butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and fresh berries
Instructions:
- Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the gluten to relax, resulting in more tender pancakes.
