Pink Velvet Pancakes with Champagne Glaze Icing

2 min read September 13, 2026 Christie Troxell
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This recipe is a fun twist on the classic breakfast favorite; we've made pink velvet pancakes and created a delectable champagne glaze to top them off. This is one posh pancake recipe; that's as photogenic, as it is delicious!

Recipe Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Servings
6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients:
Makes 10 to 12 4"-6" pancakes
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 oz. white chocolate, grated
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 Tbsp vanilla
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • Optional: Milk, to thin the batter if it becomes too thick
  • 1/2 c. champagne add more if glaze is too thick
  • 1/4 c. water
Step
1

Melt 2 Tbsp butter and chocolate in microwave safe bowl, stirring to blend, set aside

Step
2

In a medium bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Then set aside.

Step
3

In large bowl mix sugar and egg until combined.

Step
4

Add the butter and chocolate mixture, and blend well.

Step
5

Add the vanilla, buttermilk and pink coloring to achieve your shade preference, and mix until well incorporated.

Step
6

Gradually add in the dry ingredients until just combined. The mixture will be thick.

Step
7

Spray a griddle or fry pan with baking spray and drop approximately 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot surface, flipping to cook thoroughly on both sides.

Step
8

Remove from heat and plate the pancakes. Top with glaze, and sprinkles.

Step
9

For the glaze, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat in a saucepan.

Step
10

Stir in 1/4 c. water and sugar, bringing the mixture to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step
11

Remove from heat, and stir in the champagne. Continue stirring until smooth.

Step
12

Drizzle the glaze over pancakes or cake. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar if you like, and add gold star sprinkles and Champagne Kisses Sprinkle Mix from Baker's Party Shop.

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