Description
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes decorated with a striking red velvet cream cheese frosting to look like mummies. A perfect festive breakfast for Halloween.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Red food coloring
- Candy eyes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Heat a lightly greased griddle over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on top and edges are matte, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- To make frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until the desired shade is reached.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner cut off.
- Pipe diagonal strips across the cooled pancakes to create the mummy wrap effect.
- Add two candy eyes or dots of frosting in the gap between wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American