Why Do They Call Them Hoe Cakes?
The term “hoe cake” is said to come from the fact that these flat, pancake-like cakes were cooked on the blades of gardening hoes over an open fire by Southern plantation workers. Another theory suggests that the name comes from the use of the word “hoe,” meaning “griddle” or “skillet” in certain dialects. Regardless of the origin, hoe cakes have been a staple in Southern cuisine for centuries and remain a popular item in many restaurants today.