ET Recipe of the Month: The Perfect Pancake for Your Valentine

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Red Velvet Pancakes

Servings: 8-10

Finding something unique and special to do on Valentine’s Day for your significant other can be a challenge. Every year, the day to celebrate love rolls around and every year it may seem like you’re out of ideas. Many people feel the same way.

However, with just a couple bowls, a cookie cutter and a skillet, your Valentine’s Day could start off a lot sweeter.

Try these Red Velvet Heart Pancakes, which are one of a kind and a delicious way to spend your morning with your loved one. Celebrating the day of love has never been easier.

YOU WILL NEED :


  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for garnish
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 30-40 drops red food coloring
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Syrup, powdered sugar, raspberries, for garnish

HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT :


  1. In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  2. In medium bowl, whisk egg. Add buttermilk, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract and food coloring; whisk until combined.
  3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  4. Spray heart-shaped cookie cutter with nonstick cooking spray and place in skillet. Add enough batter to fill heart. Cook 2 minutes. Remove heart cutter. Flip pancake and cook 1 minute.
  5. Serve with butter, syrup, powdered sugar and raspberries.
    Note: If mixture is too thick, add water until desired consistency is reached.

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