Exploring Maryland Cuisine

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Maryland crab cake

A Maryland crab cake is considered distinct due to its primary focus on fresh, local "blue crab" meat from the Chesapeake Bay, with minimal fillers, a light binding, and the signature use of Old Bay seasoning, allowing the crab flavor to be the star of the dish; essentially, the key is to let the crab meat shine through rather than being overwhelmed by other ingredients.



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Smith Island Layer Cake

A beloved Maryland tradition, the official Maryland State Dessert is a standout on any table. With its thin layers of delicate yellow cake each slathered in a decadent schmear of icing, Smith Island cake would be too beautiful to eat… if it weren’t so darned delicious!



https://www.visitmaryland.org/article/Smith-Island-Layer-Cake-Recipe