Description
Johnny cakes are a delightful breakfast treat that perfectly balances crispy exteriors with fluffy interiors. Made primarily from finely ground cornmeal, these versatile cakes can be enjoyed sweetened with maple syrup or served alongside savory options like eggs and bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (or alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about two tablespoons of batter onto the skillet for each cake; cook until bubbles form on top (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (another 2-3 minutes).
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Experiment with flavors by adding herbs or spices like chives or jalapeños.
- For meal prep, make extra and freeze individual cakes for quick breakfasts.
- Johnny cakes pair well with both sweet toppings like fruit preserves and savory options like avocado or poached eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg