Hoe Cakes

This is one of my most popular recipes and one of my most pinned recipes! These are delicious and we often eat them with pintos and greens for a cheap and easy meal. We usually have these with our New Year’s Meal… check out our FREE Perpetual Meal Plans and put your menu planning on AUTOPILOT!

Hoe Cakes

Hoe Cakes

Ingredients

  • 1 c. self-rising flour
  • 1 c. self-rising cornmeal
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 T sugar
  • 3/4 c. buttermilk, or use 3/4 regular milk mixed with 1 t. vinegar – or milk Kefir
  • 1/3 c. water
  • 1/4 c.  oil
  • 1/4 c. minced onion, if desired
  • 1 T. garlic powder, if desired

Instructions:

Mix together all ingredients in a bowl. Heat oil (or butter) large skillet over medium heat. Drop your batter, by tablespoonfuls, into the hot skillet. Use 2-3 spoonfuls per cake.  Fry until brown and crispy on both sides. Remove the cakes from the pan and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.