JOHNNY CAKE

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This has been made by my dad's family for at least four generations.A staple in my household,and a must served with soupbeans and fried potatoes.The ultimate comfort food.Serve piping hot from the oven with tons of butter.

Provided by Mona1397

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups cornmeal (use yellow)
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup lard (I use butter flav cricso or stick oleo)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/3 cups sour milk or 1 1/3 cups buttermilk (all tastes good)

Steps:

  • Cream lard into sugar till creamy.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • In separate bowl combine baking powder,cornmeal,and flour.
  • Add dry mixture alternately with the milk to the egg,lard mixture until well blended.
  • Bake in greased 9x13 pan at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  • Also works good in muffin tins for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.5, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 94.3, Sodium 242.7, Carbohydrate 83.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 33.7, Protein 9.6

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