Is everyone thinking about Valentine’s Day yet? Here’s all the responses I just imagined:
1. “Yes, I already have everything planned. I’m so excited about my special trip/dinner/present I already have ready for next weekend.”
2. “Whoa, what?! That’s this month? What day is it today? Oh man, I need to make a plan so I don’t look like a real jerk this year.”
3. “HOW DARE YOU MENTION THAT FAKE HOLIDAY TO ME! I HATE YOU AND EVERYONE WHO SO MUCH AS WEARS PINK THIS MONTH!”
Why is my person #3 so touchy? I don’t know. My imagination is weird like that I guess.
No matter if you’re ready, not ready, let’s just make some pancakes. I mean, why not? I think we can all agree on pancakes no matter what our Valentine’s perspectives are.
This recipe is for a baked pancake— sometimes called a dutch pancake. If you’ve never had one before, you’re in for a real treat today as these are even easier to make than traditional pancakes (no flipping required!), but still have that soft, spongy pancake goodness. 🙂
Red Velvet Baked Pancake with Honeyed Whipped Cream Cheese, serves two.
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon cocoa
2 eggs
1/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter for the pan
3-5 drops red food coloring (depending how red you like it)
4 oz softened cream cheese
2 teaspoons honey
1-2 teaspoons whole milk or cream
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cocoa. Whisk to combine. Then, whisk in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
Place a small cast iron or oven safe skillet in the oven with the butter. Preheat to 350°F. Once the oven is ready and the butter has melted, remove the pan from the oven (use a pot holder for goodness sake!), and swirl to coat the entire pan in butter. Pour the batter in the center and bake for 15-18 minutes.
As it bakes, the pancake will begin to sort of creep up on the edges and curl in on itself. This is a good thing! It may deflate a little once you remove it from the oven—also fine! Just managing expectations here.
For the whipped cream cheese, just use an electric mixer to whip the softened cream cheese and honey together. Add a teaspoon or two of milk or cream and blend again until you get a spreadable consistency. Taste, and add more honey to your liking. Serve warm and top with the cream and any fresh fruit you prefer. Enjoy! xo. Emma
Note: The cast iron pan above is roughly 8 inches across. If your pan is larger (twice the size) you will need to double the recipe.
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup flour
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon cocoa
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter for the pan
- 3-5 drops red food coloring (depending how red you like it)
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1-2 teaspoons whole milk or cream
Equipment
- mixer or hand blender
- cast iron skillet
- whisk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cocoa. Whisk to combine. Then, whisk in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
- Place a small cast iron or oven safe skillet in the oven with the butter. Preheat to 350°F. Once the oven is ready and the butter has melted, remove the pan from the oven (use a pot holder for goodness sake!), and swirl to coat the entire pan in butter. Pour the batter in the center and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- As it bakes, the pancake will begin to sort of creep up on the edges and curl in on itself. This is a good thing! It may deflate a little once you remove it from the oven—also fine! Just managing expectations here.
- For the whipped cream cheese, just use an electric mixer to whip the softened cream cheese and honey together. Add a teaspoon or two of milk or cream and blend again until you get a spreadable consistency. Taste, and add more honey to your liking. Serve warm and top with the cream and any fresh fruit you prefer.
Notes
Credits // Author and Photography: Emma Chapman.
Red Velvet is my personal fav! You just made my day! Also the way you arrange elements in pics is just so Dainty and Chic! Loved it!
www.daintyandchic.com
What! This looks absolutely amazing! Coincidentally, my husband and I were just chatting last night saying, “Why do we never have pancakes for breakfast?” I think we need to make this recipe to end our pancake-less streak! Thank you!
Circus & Bloom
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I have never even thought about baking a pancake but that is brilliant. I am so terrible at flipping pancakes, I almost always ruin them. I need to try to bake them.
Looks very delicious… That’s not bad at all… for a picture!
we have an amaaaaaazing restaurant over here in Dallas TX that serves these & they are beyond Delish!! Cant wait to try this!!
Red Velvet is my personal fav! You just made my day! Also the way you arrange elements in pics is just so Dainty and Chic! Loved it!
www.daintyandchic.com
Looks delicious!!
super talented ladies (:
Life In Pastel
That whipped cream sounds out of this world!
maggie
www.shopean.etsy.com
I’ll make this any day, not only on V-day 🙂
I just HAVE to say, you guys seriously need to consider designing a recipe tin and sell it to all of your fellow foodies! <3 I’d totally be first on the list.
these look amazing!
xx nikki
www.dream-in-neon.com
Oh wow, I am definitely going to have to whip up a batch of these asap! I LOVE pancakes, but I’ve never tried a baked one! Thanks for the great idea!
I am not very fan of Valenti´s Day but this is good idea for starting to change it ; )
These look amazing, I’m definitely going to attempt to make these on valentines day!
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xx
Looks lovely!
Here a picture of my own real Dutch pancakes (since I’m Dutch 😉 ) http://instagram.com/p/uOF4enzbnM/?modal=true
Just milk, flour and eggs. (100 grams of flour,250 ml of milk and 1 egg, for one person)
Did someone say cake… Yes, I’m listening.
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These look amazing! I need o make these stat! They will go well with my Valentines tips I am planning on posting tomorrow 🙂
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I’m number 3 😛 Love the arty crafty and food side of it but other than that no. It’s a Hallmark Holiday that’s more like cha-ching day for florists/chocolate shops and restaurants with their $180 picnic for two that has less food than high tea. It’s just a date that doesn’t mean anything.
But these pancakes look great! If we don’t have a cast iron or oven safe skillet, can we use a baking dish?
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Oh my gosh, this looks so amazing!!!!!!!!!
My partner and i dont celebrate valentines day, probably because there’s six childrens birthdays and our own through the year to spend on.
However i like the idea of these and there is always a good reason for a special breakfast.
Because they are Dutch, does that mean you both make your own. ..