Sweet Potato Pancakes with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 1-3/4 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 cup canned sweet potatoes, mashed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 jar (12 ounces) hot caramel ice cream topping, warmed
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted cashews, toasted
• Whipped butter, optional

  Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, sweet potatoes and melted butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown.
  • Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with nuts. Serve with whipped butter if desired. Yield: 7 servings.