"Ungaphinde": Woman Makes Baked Bean Pancakes, Mzansi Reacts

• A woman experimented with baked bean pancakes on TikTok, quickly drawing hundreds of comments from curious and sometimes critical viewers
• The unusual recipe sparked lively debates, with some admiring her creativity and others joking about how they would never try it themselves
• The clip highlighted how social media can create conversation and engagement around even the most experimental cooking ideas.

South Africans reacted with curiosity and humour to a woman’s TikTok baking experiment using baked beans, sparking debates about bold and unconventional recipes.

A video by TikTok user @harppiness featured a woman attempting to make baked bean pancakes, quickly drawing reactions from viewers. Within hours, the clip received over 1,000 likes, hundreds of shares and comments. Netizens were surprised and, in some cases, unimpressed with her cooking combination, highlighting the unusual pairing of baked beans, flour, egg, cheese, oil, and salt. The woman showed the full process, mixing ingredients and frying the batter into pancakes.

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The video posted on 18 September 2025 showcased the creativity and willingness to experiment with traditional foods in unconventional ways. While some viewers were curious and intrigued, others were critical, questioning the taste and compatibility of the ingredients. The combination of beans and pancakes sparked lively debates about culinary experimentation and food presentation in South Africa.

Social media reacts to bold cooking experiments

Comments and shares demonstrated how audiences are divided over daring recipes, reflecting the balance between adventurous cooking and traditional tastes. Many people appreciated the effort, while others humorously admitted they would not try it themselves. Despite mixed reactions, the video continued to trend, illustrating the engagement power of unique content on TikTok.

The clip highlights how social media allows for instant feedback and community interaction around everyday activities. Culinary creativity, even if unconventional, can spark discussion, laughter, and engagement across the country. Happyness is well known for her unconventional recipes and frequently shares content showcasing her creative experiments with food, often surprising and engaging her audience. Overall, the video became a talking point for viewers interested in food experiments.

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Mzansi reacted to the video

Langelihle Shange:

"Ngcono ukube angivukanga yazi."

Octavia said:

"Mind you, I just woke up. 😔🤚🏽"

Boitu_melo said:

"It low-key looks good. 🤞😭"

Hopeycutey7 said:

"To go is to see. 😭"

Ceekho Madolo wrote:

"Wena, you never fail to surprise me. 😭💔"

Kurhula said:

"My sister, don't allow anyone to stop you...stop yourself. 😏👍"

Sabelo Jwili wrote:

"Hi Sisi, wabona bani enza lento? 🙇🏾‍♂"

Asanda Lembede added:

"Unesdina shame unescefe uneminciza wena ntshebe yembuzi. 😭"

Check out the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News