This makes about two dozen cakes.

These are good.
"GRANDMOTHER'S" RECIPE FOR BUTTERMILK WAFFLES Mix to a smooth batter, 4 cups of sour buttermilk, 5 cups of flour, and add 1 tablespoon of melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon of molasses.

Add the well-beaten yolks of 3 eggs, 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls of baking soda, dissolved in a little hot water.

Lastly, add the stiffly-beaten whites of 3 eggs.

Place about 3 tablespoonfuls of the batter on hot, well-greased waffle irons.