Xavier’s Dark Desire Red Velvet Pancakes

(Rich and bold, like man himself.)

This is another recipe by Sierra Cartwright inspired by the book FORBIDDEN BILLIONAIRE from the TITANS Series.

Download my recipe as PDF:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder (dark cocoa if you prefer it extra rich)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tsp red food coloring (dare to be brave!)
• Optional: white chocolate chips, mascarpone drizzle, or a dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another.
2. Gently combine wet into dry. (Be sure not to overmix.)
3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium. Grease lightly.
4. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Flip when bubbles form.
5. Serve stacked, and with your favorite person. (My favorite is the mascarpone drizzle!)