One Johnnycake to Feed Them All!

Instructions

• 1The pan needs to preheat before you add the batter. We want the bottom of this cake to get nice and toasty, so we set the rack near the bottom elements to help build a beautiful golden crust without scorching and giving the cake ample space up top.
• 2Blending your cornmeal will make a finer flour, lending a cake-like (rather than cornbread-y) texture to this Johnnycake.
• 3Sifting and mixing helps to remove any clumps.
• 4Use a large mixing bowl here, because you’ll be adding dry ingredients into the wet.
• 5Wait to complete this step until you’re ready to transition right into the oven. If you premix, the cake won’t rise as well.
• 6Level up the delicious factor.
• 7The preheated pan, combined with a controlled bake, will create a perfect deep-brown crust.
• 8You can serve straight from the pan. For a pretty presentation, carefully invert the pan, flipping the cake out onto your serving platter. This will show off that beautiful golden-brown bottom.
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