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Johnny Cakes Recipe

Fluffy Johnny Cakes Recipe for Irresistible Comfort Mornings

Discover this delightful Johnny Cakes Recipe for a comforting breakfast option with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 1 cup fine ground cornmeal can substitute with gluten-free cornmeal blend
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 large eggs can use a flax or chia egg for a vegan alternative
  • 1 cup whole milk any milk or plant-based alternative can be used
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter substitute with vegetable oil for dairy-free
For Serving
  • maple syrup for drizzling
  • fresh berries
  • avocado sliced
  • poached eggs optional for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Irresistible Johnny Cakes Recipe
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together fine ground cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until fully combined and clump-free.
  2. In a separate bowl, crack open eggs and beat until frothy. Add in milk and melted butter, mixing until glossy and well combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold them together until just combined. Allow the batter to rest for about 5 minutes.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease it. Ladle approximately 2 tablespoons of batter into the skillet for each cake. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bubbles form.
  5. Carefully flip the Johnny cakes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
  6. Transfer the Johnny cakes to a warm plate and serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your skillet is hot enough before pouring in the batter; this helps achieve that perfect crispy exterior. Adjust the thickness of the batter as needed for fluffier cakes.

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