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Hoe Cakes Recipe

This easy hoe cakes recipe makes crispy, golden Southern fried cornbread in just 15 minutes. Perfect with greens, beans, or breakfast any day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hoe cakes, hoe cakes recipe
Servings: 10
Calories: 277kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 flip turn spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ⅓ cups whole milk or buttermilk
  • ¼ cup oil or bacon grease (for frying)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for frying)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups cornmeal, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and 1 ⅓ cups milk until fully combined.
    Overhead view of ingredients added to glass mixing bowl.
  • Heat the ¼ cup oil or bacon grease along with the 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, add about 2 tablespoons of batter per hoe cake to the skillet.
    Overhead view of batter in glass mixing bowl with whisk.
  • Cook for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown with crispy edges.
    Batter added to cast iron skillet with hot oil and butter in it.
  • Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel–lined plate. Serve immediately.
    Close up side view of stack of cakes on plate.

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Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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