Cornmeal Batter Cakes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Total time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup cultured buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- â…” cup cornmeal
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or bacon fat (plus extra for greasing pan, if necessary)
- Sour cream, smoked salmon, caviar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Pour the buttermilk into a bowl and stir in the baking soda. Whisk the egg and gradually whisk in the cornmeal, then salt and fat, and ¼ cup water. Heat a seasoned griddle, either electric or stove-top, or a cast-iron skillet until quite hot (380°F on an electric griddle). Brush with a little of the fat if needed. Spoon tablespoonfuls of the batter onto the griddle or pan to make 5-inch pancakes.
- Turn each over as they are lightly browned and cook the other side until lightly browned. As they are done, transfer to a baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven. Serve the cakes as a side dish or as a first course topped with sour cream and smoked salmon, or salmon caviar.
Adapted from: Park Avenue Celebrations
Nutrition per serving (8 servings)
Calories 115 • Total Fat 6g • Saturated Fat 4g • Sodium 270mg • Total Carbohydrates 12g • Dietary Fiber 1g • Added Sugars 0g • Protein 3g
* Does not include optional ingredients; analyzed with butter.
Dietitian’s Note
Enjoy the cornmeal batter cakes in a unique way: Crumble the cakes over (or top them with) plain, fat-free Greek yogurt and berries and lightly drizzle with honey to add protein, probiotics, fiber, and antioxidants to your cakes.
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Nutrition per serving (12 servings)
Calories 75 • Total Fat 4g • Saturated Fat 2g • Sodium 180mg • Total Carbohydrates 8g • Dietary Fiber 0g • Added Sugars 0g • Protein 2g
* Does not include optional ingredients; analyzed with butter.
Dietitian’s Note
Enjoy the cornmeal batter cakes in a unique way: Crumble the cakes over (or top them with) plain, fat-free Greek yogurt and berries and lightly drizzle with honey to add protein, probiotics, fiber, and antioxidants to your cakes.
