Bake the cake until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean, approximately 35-40 minutes. 11. Let the cake cool slightly then gently remove the cake and allow to cool on a wire rack.

To make this morning staple the New Jersey way, we’re talking a 1:1 ratio of soft crumb to tender cake.

Recipes that can withstand the Louisiana heat and feed a crowd: Browned Butter Cornbread and Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Cake.