Bahamian Johnny Cake. Cooking with Bernadette Clayborne

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and reduces saturated fat.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and widely available.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Mix in melted butter until crumbly.

Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir until just combined.

Fold in coconut milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon for flavor.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens