Red Velvet Pancakes

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For New Year's Day morning I made red velvet pancakes for my friends while we watched the Rose Bowl Parade.

Found this recipe online and it turned out delicious:

Red Velvet Pancakes:

Dry ingredients:
1 1/2 C. flour
2 T. cocoa powder
3 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. salt

Wet ingredients:
1 1/4 C. buttermilk***
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 T. red food coloring
2 oz. butter, melted

Mix dry ingredients into large bowl; stir with whisk. Mix buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and food coloring; add to dry ingredients. Add melted butter, folding gently.

Pour 1/4 cup batter on hot griddle - four minutes on first side; three on second side. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and powdered sugar, top with cream cheese topping.

***Need buttermilk? Add 1 T. vinegar to 1-cup measuring cup, top off with whole milk, and let stand for five minutes.

Cream Cheese Topping:

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/4 C. butter, softened

1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

1/2 t. vanilla extract