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    Buckwheat Cakes

    Hearty, slightly nutty buckwheat pancakes, traditionally served with sorghum syrup or butter.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Appalachian KitchenCategory
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    Buckwheat Cakes

    Hearty, slightly nutty buckwheat pancakes, traditionally served with sorghum syrup or butter.

    Mountain breakfast fuel

    Buckwheat cakes are dark, nutty, and filling — the griddle cake that started Appalachian mornings for centuries.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2. Whisk the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter; stir into the dry ingredients until just combined.
    3. Heat a buttered griddle over medium heat.
    4. Pour 1/4-cup portions and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden with crisp edges.
    5. Serve with butter and sorghum or maple syrup.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Buckwheat burns faster than white flour — keep the heat medium, not high. Let the batter rest 5 minutes for a lighter cake.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings4
    CategoryAppalachian Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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