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Hoe Cakes

Fry a quick batch of hoe cakes in a cast iron skillet for an easy side dish that pairs beautifully with all of your favorite Southern favorites!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 15 cakes
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. To prepare the batter, in a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  2. In a large liquid measuring cup, combine eggs, buttermilk and water. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, using as few strokes as possible.
  4. To fry the griddle cakes, heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Ladle ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet. Repeat with additional batter, working in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan.

Notes

  • Don't have buttermilk? Make your own by stirring 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then use in the recipe as instructed (you'll only need ¾ cup for this recipe).
  • If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can use any other heavy skillet or griddle.
  • Instead of using oil in this recipe, substitute with bacon grease. It’s a great way to add flavor to the hoe cakes.
  • Optional add-ins: chopped jalapeno peppers, grated or minced onion, grated cheese, or chopped bacon.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1hoe cake Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 139mg (6%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 51IU (1%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15cakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Serving 1hoe cake
Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 51IU 1%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.