Johnny-Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix together until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Johnny-Cake is also known as a “Shawnee Cake”.
• Johnny-Cake is a popular dish in the Caribbean and Central America.
• The original Johnny-Cake was made with cornmeal instead of flour.