Red Velvet Pancakes for Juneteenth
Fluffy red velvet pancakes with cream cheese drizzle – a vibrant Juneteenth breakfast tradition. Ready in 25 minutes. Get the recipe.
Red food has deep roots in Juneteenth celebrations. These red velvet pancakes honor that tradition with tender, cocoa-scented pancakes and a tangy cream cheese drizzle.
Why You’ll Love These Red Velvet Pancakes
- Vibrant natural color – beet powder, no artificial dye
- Ready in 25 minutes – one bowl, one skillet
- Honors tradition – red foods are central to Juneteenth
Ingredients
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- tsp baking soda
- tsp salt
- 1 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp beet powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp milk
How to Make Red Velvet Pancakes
Step 1 – Mix dry ingredients (3 minutes)
Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and beet powder.
Step 2 – Combine wet ingredients (2 minutes)
Whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla. Combine with dry. Rest 5 minutes.
Step 3 – Cook the pancakes (12 minutes)
Heat skillet over medium. Pour cup batter per pancake. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form. Flip, cook 1-2 more minutes.
Step 4 – Make cream cheese drizzle (3 minutes)
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 5 – Stack and serve (2 minutes)
Stack 3-4 pancakes. Drizzle with cream cheese sauce.
Pro Tips
Don’t press the pancakes. You’re squeezing out the air that makes them fluffy.
Buttermilk is non-negotiable. The acid reacts with baking soda for lift.
Variations
Gluten-free: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Vegan: Oat milk with vinegar, flax egg, vegan butter, vegan cream cheese.
Storage
Refrigerator: 3 days. Freezer: 2 months. Reheat: Toaster or 350F oven.
What to Serve
Our lemon raspberry skillet pancake offers a bright contrast for brunch.
Nutrition
Per serving: approximately 420 calories, 12g protein, 58g carbohydrates, 18g fat.
FAQ
Can I use red food coloring?
Yes – 1 tsp gel food coloring. Beet powder is more natural.
Why are my pancakes brown?
Cocoa darkens the color. Use Dutch-process cocoa and fresh beet powder.
If you make these red velvet pancakes for Juneteenth, share your stack in the comments.