"Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man!
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Pat it and prick it and mark it with a B.
Put it in the oven for Baby and me."

All of us have recited this fun poem as we rhythmatically used our hands to pat our babies' tiny hands. If performed with enthusiasm, the end result produced a big smile and possibly a giggle or two.

Once a week, in the following year, I will bake a cake (pat-a-cake) using a different recipe, present a picture, the recipe and some comments, memories, or history pertaining to the finished product.

I am always glad to hear your remarks, suggestions or send along your favorite cake recipe.

"Let's Bake a Cake!"

Monday, November 28, 2011

Cake Recipe #48 - Red Velvet Pancakes


Breakfast cake! Red velvet cake in the form of chocolatey pancakes dollopped with a creamy mascarpone and cream topping; no maple syrup needed.

Ingredients: Topping: 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup creme fraiche, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Pancakes: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 large egg, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup creme fraiche, 1 tablespoon red food coloring, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted.

Instructions: Prepare the mascarpone topping by whisking together the mascarpne cheese, 1/4 cup creme fraiche, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.

Prepare the pancake batter by whisking the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, and cocoa powder together in a bowl; set aside. Beat the egg in a separate bowl with the buttermilk, 1/4 cup creme fraiche, red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until moistened, then add the melted butter, and continue stirring until only small lumps of flour remain. If batter appears a little thick, add more buttermilk.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter. Drizzle pancakes with the mascarpone topping to serve.

Serves 4.

Presented by dkitsuen on allrecipes.com.

"Let's Bake a Cake!"

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