Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Transform leftover sweet potatoes into delightful pancakes! This recipe from Taste of Home is a delicious way to use up those extra spuds. Imagine fluffy pancakes infused with the subtle sweetness of sweet potato, topped with a rich, salted caramel sauce, crunchy toasted cashews, and a pat of butter. Don't have leftover sweet potatoes? Canned sweet potatoes work perfectly! This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or even a unique dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 441.6 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Ground Ginger
  • Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (canned)
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • Caramel Ice Cream Topping
  • 1/2 cup toasted cashews
  • Whipped Butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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How to Make Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 cup milk, 1 cup mashed sweet potato (fresh or canned), and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
  3. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip when bubbles begin to form on the surface.
  7. Drizzle generously with salted caramel sauce.
  8. Sprinkle with ½ cup toasted cashews.
  9. Serve immediately with a pat of butter, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

21g

Carbs

25g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce?

Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce?

Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce has approximately 441.6 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce?

The key ingredients for Sweet Potato Pancakes With Caramel Sauce are All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Ground Ginger, Ground Allspice. See the full list with measurements above.

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