Cook The Book: Slutty Cakes

1. 1

   Mix the peanut butter, pumpkin puree, and Mara Spice (see below) in a medium bowl. Prepare the griddle. (Make sure the griddle is clean. Heat until a drop of water bounces off the surface. Float a layer of peanut oil over the griddle. Just before you drop the batter, add a generous pat of cold butter.)

2. 2

   Drop the batter into the griddle, according to the instructions on the package or in the recipe you are following. When small bubbles appear over 40 to 50 percent of the surface of the pancakes, about 2 minutes, drop a small spoonful of the peanut butter-pumpkin mixture in the center of each cake. Turn and cook the other side about 2 more minutes, until golden brown.

3. 3

   Serve B-side up with butter and warm maple syrup.

4. 4

   Combine 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 heaping teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and a pinch of allspice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.