step one, Nutella disc

1. Start by Making a Nutella disc, line a tray with parchment paper add circles of Nutella leaving some separation between each disc and freeze.

step two, combine dry ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. This forms the base for your fluffy red velvet pancakes.

step three, wet ingredients

1. In a separate bowl or measuring jug, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Whisk until smooth and vibrant.

step four, add the melted butter

1. Pour melted butter into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly. This adds richness and helps create tender, soft pancakes.

step five, cook the pancakes

1. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and lightly grease with butter, remove excess butter with a paper towel. Pour batter onto the pan, cook with a lid for 3 minutes, place a frozen Nutella disk in the center and cover with more batter. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden.

step six, garnish and serve

1. Stack the pancakes, drizzle with melted white chocolate (colored red, if desired), and top with fresh raspberries and chocolate chips. Serve warm and enjoy your indulgent red velvet Nutella stuffed pancakes!