corn cake

[ kawrn keyk ]

noun

1. Midland and Southern U.S. a flat cornbread baked in a cast-iron skillet or griddle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of corn cake¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

Honey, butter and buttermilk further create a texture that makes these muffins almost resemble a corn cake.

From Seattle Times

The menu features crispy, griddled corn cakes stuffed with everything from traditional cheese to shredded pork, chicken or sweet plantains.

From Seattle Times

You can apparently buy Chi Chi's sweet corn cake mix, but I've never found it in the wild — and I wouldn't want you to have to bank on better success.

From Salon

The Venezuelan diaspora has brought shops selling arepas — stuffed corn cakes common to that country and neighboring Colombia.

From Seattle Times

Desserts include a warm corn cake with ice cream.

From New York Times