noun
- A cornmeal pancake or fried cake, typically served as a breakfast food or side dish.
Usage: Usually plural; also spelled 'johnny cakes' or 'jonny cakes'; Regional, especially in the Southern United States and parts of the Northeast
Examples
- She made johnnycakes for breakfast using cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk.
- Johnnycakes are a traditional dish in Southern cuisine.
- The diner served crispy johnnycakes with maple syrup.
- My grandmother's recipe for johnnycakes has been passed down for generations.
- We fried the johnnycakes until they were golden brown on both sides.