Dracula's Blood Red Velvet Pancakes

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Ingredients

15m
Prep Time

15m
Cook Time

30m
Ready In

Recipe: #41164

July 14, 2023

Categories: Breakfast, Halloween, Pancakes

recipe by:
Z'inister Chef

"Awaken the vampire within with these decadent and blood-red Dracula's Blood Red Velvet Pancakes, inspired by the cuisine of Transylvania. These fluffy pancakes are rich, velvety, and full of deep crimson color, reminiscent of Dracula's favorite elixir. Serve them with a drizzle of red berry syrup and a dollop of whipped cream for a breakfast that's both hauntingly delicious and visually stunning."

Original is 4-6 servings

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (286.5 g)
Calories 543.8
Total Fat - 23.4 g
Saturated Fat - 13.3 g
Cholesterol - 170.6 mg
Sodium - 780.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 70.9 g
Dietary Fiber - 2.7 g
Sugars - 30.5 g
Protein - 12.8 g
Calcium - 322.3 mg
Iron - 2.4 mg
Vitamin C - 4.3 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the wet ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Step 3

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while whisking continuously. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Step 4

Add red gel food coloring to the batter, a few drops at a time, until the desired blood-red color is achieved. Mix well until the color is evenly distributed.

Step 5

Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease the surface with cooking oil or butter.

Step 6

Using a ladle or measuring cup, pour the pancake batter onto the griddle to form round pancake shapes. Make them about 4-5 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface. Flip them gently and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned. Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.

Step 8

While the pancakes are cooking, prepare the red berry syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the red berries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or solids.

Step 9

In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.

Step 10

Stack the Dracula's Blood Red Velvet Pancakes on a serving plate. Drizzle the red berry syrup generously over the pancakes, allowing it to drip down the sides.