Johnny Cake
Johnny Cake is a traditional cornbread-like dish with a slightly sweet and savory flavor profile. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, it pairs wonderfully with maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast or a hearty snack, it suits those craving comforting, homemade comfort food with a Southern flair.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat water to a boil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, sugar, and salt.
- Add boiling water gradually, stirring into the dry ingredients.
- Ensure the batter is not too thin.
- Add milk and butter to the batter.
- Using a small ladle, pour batter onto a hot, greased griddle, forming cakes about 3 inches in diameter.
- Fry until browned on both sides.
- Serve hot with maple syrup.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
435
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).