To the reader who wrote it's "johnny cakes not johnny bakes":
This is not a typo.
The recipe is derived from the Barbadian (Bajan) "bakes". As a child and still now, we enjoy bakes which are a heavy batter pancake. Delicious with hot cocoa (for the children) or hot tea any time of day. I have wonderful memories of sharing "bakes" in the morning with my grandfather, uncle, and aunts, who have now passed on.
Also, whenever you see the word Carribean, note that it is a very broad term usually describing many, many islands whose cooking incorporate African and West Indian ingredients. Different foods or dishes have different names from island to island. For example, chayote is christophene in Barbados.
I purchased Jill Hamilton's "Little Barbadian Cookbook" several years ago in Barbados. It includes the "johnny bakes" recipe. I think my book and "Little Carribean Cookbook" are the same. The book jackets are exactly the same.
A friend of mine mentioned she is looking for a West Indian cookbook. I was surprised to find the "Little Carribean Cookbook" at Amazon. I still prepare recipes from my book. I think this book will be perfect for her.