Johnny Cake (New England)

Name: Johnny Cake (New England)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint Cornmeal; 1 pint All-purpose flour; 1/2 cupful Granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoonful Salt; 1 tablespoonful Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.); 2 teaspoonfuls Baking powder; 3 Eggs; 1 1/4 pints Milk

A simple and classic Johnny Cake recipe from 1888.

⏱ Prep: 15m

🍳 Cook: 45m

⏰ Total: 60m

🍽 Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pint Cornmeal
1 pint All-purpose flour
1/2 cupful Granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoonful Salt
1 tablespoonful Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
2 teaspoonfuls Baking powder
3 Eggs
1 1/4 pints Milk

More recipes using Cornmeal

Jewish

JOHNNIE CAKE

This classic recipe for Johnnie Cake offers a comforting taste of history with a simple, yet satisfying flavor. The combination of cornmeal and buttermilk creates a slightly tangy and moist texture, while the molasses adds a touch of sweetness and depth. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for breakfast or a snack, offering a delightful, old-fashioned treat.

American

Corn Cake

A classic corn cake recipe, sweetened with molasses and offering variations for both yellow and white cornmeal.

American

Golden Corn Cake

A simple and delicious golden corn cake, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. This modernized version provides clear instructions and measurements for a foolproof baking experience.

American

Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

A modernized version of an old-fashioned cornmeal cake recipe, perfect for breakfast or a light snack.

Instructions

1In a large bowl, sift together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2Rub the cold butter (or shortening) into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the beaten eggs and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined to form a firm, smooth batter.
4Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pour the batter into a square, shallow cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.