ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
also jon·ny cake ˈjänēˌ-
Etymology: probably from the name Johnny + cake
1.
a. : a bread made of white or yellow cornmeal mixed with salt and water or milk and either baked thin in a pan or dropped by spoonfuls onto a hot greased griddle
b. : a bread made of cornmeal, water or milk, and leavening with or without shortening and eggs
2. Australia : a bread either baked as small cakes in hot ashes or fried