*Season the beans as you normally like them, adding in onions, peppers, whatever you like.

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the beans and stir to combine. (Don’t over-stir.) Add the beans and stir lightly again to combine.

Heat a skillet (iron is best, but a griddle will also do) on medium-high heat. I used an iron skillet with some bacon fat. Pour the batter onto the skillet and cook about a minute or so per side. The cake will bubble up on top (like pancakes do) and tell you it’s time to flip it. Serve hot.