Best 13 Johnny Cake Recipes

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Johnny cakes are traditional Caribbean and Southern American fried cornmeal flatbreads. Although they are a simple dish, the ingredients, technique, and cooking method can vary considerably. Some recipes call for the use of self-rising cornmeal while others do not. Bakers can prepare the dough with or without leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda. Typically, cooks fry the batter in hot oil or butter until the cakes are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Johnny cakes are often enjoyed for breakfast or as a side dish with meals.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

JOHNNY CAKE



Johnny Cake image

My sister couldn't eat enough of this cake. This is her favorite.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cornmeal
½ cup milk
½ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
1 ⅓ cups cake flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease thoroughly an 8 inch square cake pan.
  • Combine cornmeal and milk. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir together the egg and milk.
  • Cream shortening, and blend in sugar. Stir flour mixture and egg mixture alternately into creamed mixture alternately. Blend in cornmeal mixture.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Serve hot, with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 317.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

PA'S OLD-FASHIONED JOHNNY CAKE / CORNBREAD



Pa's Old-Fashioned Johnny Cake / Cornbread image

The plain version was a staple during my dad's Depression-years childhood; but we rarely had it when I was growing up. My children expect this at least once a month as a regular feature on our Saturday morning breakfast menu OR when we have breakfast-for-supper. Prepare the optional sausage and hard-boiled eggs ahead of time, and it goes together quicker-n-anything!

Provided by Debber

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 1 large cake pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cornmeal, yellow
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425; grease a 13x9 pan.
  • Add dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl, stir through, make a well in the center.
  • In another bowl, add eggs, milk, and oil all at once; blend well.
  • Add wet to dry ingredients, stir until moistened (don't over-mix or you'll be sorry!).
  • Fold in optional ingredients. Sausage should be in crumbles or bite-size pieces.
  • Pour into prepared pan; rap pan on counter-top several times to bounce out the air-bubbles.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes--top will be golden-brown.
  • Serve with butter and maple syrup.
  • OPTION #1: Add 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • OPTION #2: Add 1/2 - 1 cup of sweet corn (plain kernels); adds a neat "chewy" texture to the 'cake.'
  • OPTION #3: Add 6 hard-boiled, chopped eggs.
  • OPTION #4: Add 1 pound fried & drained pork sausage (crumbled) or links (bite-size).
  • TIME-SAVING HINT: Gather a handful of 1-quart zipper bags, fill with DRY ingredients, and store in your cupboard. At meal-time, add wet ingredients as described.

OLD-FASHIONED JOHNNY CAKE



Old-Fashioned Johnny Cake image

This is a very old time recipe. My great grandparents used to eat this in a bowl with milk on it.

Provided by EDSELS1959

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ tablespoons shortening, melted
1 cup boiling milk
1 egg, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Sift cornmeal and flour together and spread thinly on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Raise oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine cornmeal mixture, salt, sugar and baking powder. Pour in shortening and milk; stir to blend.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat egg white until stiff. In a third bowl, beat egg yolk then fold into egg white. Gently stir flour mixture into beaten egg. Pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BAHAMAS: JOHNNY CAKE (CORN BREAD)



Bahamas: Johnny Cake (Corn Bread) image

Johnny cake is served throughout The Bahamas so it's not uncommon to find a variety of distinctive tastes. Different places and different islands have different recipes. This version is served at the Cricket Club, and is a standard, simple version.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Other Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c flour
3/4 c cornmeal
3/4 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
5 tsp baking powder
1/3 c sugar
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  • 2. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add egg, milk and oil to dry mixture and blend well.
  • 3. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Bake 30-35 minutes until slightly brown on top.
  • 4. Serve hot or cold with butter, honey or preserves.

MOIST JOHNNY CAKE



Moist Johnny Cake image

A favorite recipe from my Grandmother's recipe box. Raised in western Micjigan, I always thought that cornbread should be sweet. I found, when I settled in the South, that it 'taint always so. But I still like it better that way!

Provided by Recipewrestler

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat egg.
  • Add sugar.
  • Heat milk to lukewarm.
  • Add honey to milk.
  • Add the beaten egg and oil.
  • Add the dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
  • Bake in greased muffin pan at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Can also be baked in a 9x9" pan.

BAHAMIAN JOHNNY CAKE



Bahamian Johnny Cake image

After a trip to the Bahamas, my mom came home with a recipe for something call Johnny Cake which is completely unlike U.S. Johnny Cake (usually a version of cornbread). It is a great big baking powder biscuit traditionally cooked on the stove top in cast iron pan. It always takes us all back to Spanish Wells, Bahamas to make...

Provided by Laurie Sanders

Categories     Biscuits

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 c flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 c white sugar
1/2 c butter
2/3 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dry ingredients and cut in the butter until pea sized. Add milk to make a soft dough and knead until smooth. Let dough rest for about 10 minutes.
  • 2. You can use either of these cooking methods: Heat a cast iron skillet on very low to medium low heat on the stove top and grease well. Roll out the dough into a disk that neatly fits in the pan. Grill on each side about 10-15 minutes being careful not to burn it. Flipping it is a challenge. I used 2 spatulas in tandem. Check for doneness and cut into wedges and eat. This is how they do it in the Bahamas.
  • 3. OR place the dough in a greased 8 or 9 inch round or square pan. Pierce the top with a fork and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with milk, return to oven and bake for 5 minutes more. Then EAT IT.

JOHNNY CAKE - BAHAMIAN STYLE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Johnny Cake - Bahamian Style Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Moxey2009

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teapoons baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons oil (like peanut or canola)
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients together well. Add wet ingredients and mix. Batter will be thick. Turn onto floured surface and knead several times or beat batter in bowl several times with a wooden spoon. Turn into a greased 8" round or square pan (can use an iron skillet). Dip fingers into flour and pat down dough. Prick top with a fork and brush with half of melted butter. Bake @450F for 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Brush with remaining melted butter. Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temp.

BAHAMIAN - JOHNNY CAKE



Bahamian - Johnny Cake image

This recipe has been posted here for play in CQ3 - Bahamas. Found at Website: http://www.recipeisland.com/blog/category/recipe-island/bahamas-recipes/ If you're visiting the Bahamas chances are likely high that you'll encounter the Island staple "Johnny Cake". It has a texture that resembles a cross between a dense...

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Other Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
3/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
5 tsp. baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
2 tblsp. vegetable oil
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  • 2. Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • 3. Add egg, milk and oil to dry mixture and blend well.
  • 4. Pour into 8 inch square pan.
  • 5. Bake 30-35 minutes until slightly brown on top.
  • 6. Serve hot or cold with butter, honey or preserves.

JOHNNY APPLESEED CAKE



Johnny Appleseed Cake image

From an old pamphlet put out by Pillsbury 25+ years ago. Still gets compliments! Lots of srong flavors!

Provided by Margaret3

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sweetened applesauce (1 lb can)
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins or 1 cup chopped nuts (i like 1/2 of each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Generously grease BOTTOM ONLY of 8" square pan.
  • (or 11 x 7).
  • In a large saucepan, combine butter and applesauce, heating over medium til butter melts Remove from heat and blend in all remaining ingredients, stirring until well combined Pour batter into pan, spreading to edges.
  • Bake@ 350 30-35 minutes until top springs back when touched.
  • Serve warm or cool, plain or with whipped cream.

MOM'S JOHNNY CAKE



Mom's Johnny Cake image

I remember making this growing up from a handwritten recipe that my mom kept in a plastic sleeve. It's one of the first recipes I learned to make, and along with her banana bread recipe, the first place I learned to 'sour' milk by adding a little lemon juice or vinegar to the milk. Serve with butter and honey and a glass or milk for a great snack, or serve as a side dish to chili, fried chicken, or just about anything that you'd enjoy a hunk of cornbread with! njoy!

Provided by SrtaMaestra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon lard (we always used vegetable shortening)
1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Mom's instructions simply say: Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
  • I remember making this in a weird little rectangular pan, which I'm sure we greased. I would estimate this to fit in an 8 or 9 inch square pan, Adjust time accordingly, as the 8 inch will make a litte thicker cake. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean--no longer--so it will stay moist.

BAHAMIAN JOHNNY CAKE



Bahamian Johnny Cake image

We first had Johnny Cake on our honeymoon in The Bahamas. We loved it so much I just had to learn how to make it at home!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c all purpose flour
3/4 c white corn meal
3/4 tsp salt
5 tsp baking powder
2/3 c sugar
1 large egg, beaten
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add egg, milk and oil to dry mixture and blend well.
  • 2. Pour into greased (8 inch) square pan or 2 (8 inch) loaf pans. Bake 30-35 minutes until slightly brown on top. Serve hot or cold with butter, honey or preserves.

OLD FASHION JOHNNY CAKE



OLD FASHION JOHNNY CAKE image

Categories     Bread     Bake     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients:
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 beaten egg
1 1/2 cup sweet milk

Steps:

  • Directions: Sift together dry ingredients. Rub in a piece of butter Stir in egg and milk; batter may be slightly lumpy. Turn into greased 8 by 8-inch baking pan; bake about 1/2 hour at 375 F. or until inserted pick comes out clean. (In pioneer days, they might stir in some dried berries before baking.)

FUDGE CAKE (JOHNNY CASH'S MOTHER'S RECIPE)



Fudge Cake (Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe) image

Johnny Cash was my husband's cousin and I was lucky enough to obtain a cookbook of Johnny's mother's recipes titled, "Favorite Recipes From Mama Cash's Kitchen." I've been asked to post some of the recipes from the book and this is one of them.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

margarine, 1 cube (I have no idea how much a cube is, but that's what the recipe says)
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
4 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Bring to a boil the margarine, water, shortening and cocoa; set aside to cool.
  • In another bowl, combine flour and sugar.
  • When chocolate mixture has cooled, add the eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Bake in greased and floured pan in 350 degree oven until done.***I have no idea how long that might be.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3626.5, Fat 118.9, SaturatedFat 31.5, Cholesterol 427.9, Sodium 1542.4, Carbohydrate 611.4, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 407.9, Protein 46.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your johnnycakes.
  • Make sure your johnnycakes are cooked through: They should be golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
  • Serve johnnycakes hot: They are best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
  • Enjoy johnnycakes with your favorite toppings: Butter, honey, syrup, or fruit are all popular choices.
  • Experiment with different recipes: There are many different ways to make johnnycakes, so feel free to experiment until you find a recipe that you love.

Conclusion:

Johnnycakes are a delicious and versatile food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find a johnnycake recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give johnnycakes a try.

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