corn cake

American  

[kawrn keyk] / ˈkɔrn ˌkeɪk /

noun

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

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Regionalisms

See pancake.

Etymology

Origin of corn cake

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

The cheddar-bacon corn cakes from a neighborhood brunch spot I found years later, always served with a pour of maple syrup that turned breakfast into something more indulgent.

From Salon

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