Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce - cooking recipe

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% low-fat milk
1/2 cup canned sweet potatoes, mashed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 ounces hot caramel ice cream topping, warmed
3/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted cashews, toasted
whipped butter (optional)

Preparation

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.