This is like a cornbread cake. It is very sweet and delicious. There are many variations of johnnycake, most are more like a pancake. Whatever it should be called, you won’t be sorry to make this. It is so quick and easy too.
JOHNNY CAKE
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cornmeal. Add the beaten eggs, vanilla, and milk, then the melted butter.
Bake in a greased loaf pan (9 x 5 inches) for 45 minutes; or bake in 12 greased muffin cups for 25 to 30 minutes.
Recipe from The Secret to Tender Pie by Mindy Marin.
Johnny Cake