Johnny Cake

34 Reviews

“My sister couldn't eat enough of this cake. This is her favorite.” - by Carol

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/3 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk

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Original recipe yields 8 inch square cake

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
224 cal
11%

Fat
10.1 g
15%

Carbs
30.3 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (34)

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pteclaire

Sep. 15, 2002

"Thanks for the recipe...it tasted just like the one Mom made...we ate it warm like cornbread. Must be quite yummy with syrup!..." See more"

MARYB75

Feb. 21, 2005

"I was looking for a good cornbread recipe for a family get together. It was a toss up between this recipe and another one using frozen corn. So I made both and without a doubt, this recipe is superi..." See moreor. So moist and sweet--the best! Definitely a keeper--thanks!"

Chocolate Moose

Oct. 7, 2007

"I made this a 5 star recipe by adding corn. It was very good. I added 1 can of whole kernel and a lil extra sugar and flour. yummmmmmmm.........." See more"

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