Red Velvet Pancakes

By RossanaV

Ingredients

• For the Mascarpone Spread:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 buttermilk
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 oz softened mascarpone
• 2 oz creme fraiche
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and creme fraiche/sour cream,melted butter, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Add them together and whisk just until combined. A little lumpy is fine. Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium high heat. When hot add butter or oil to grease, followed by a small scoop of the batter. Wait for the pancakes to bubble (2-3 minutes), flip and cook for a minute or two more. Meanwhile, mix all of the ingredients in the mascarpone spread together, and use to garnish the pancakes with some maple syrup.