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Smith Island cake

Maryland's state dessert: eight to ten thin yellow cake layers with fudgy chocolate frosting.

Time
150min
Steps
5
Smith Island cake, photographed from above

Ingredients

16 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk, egg and wheat.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Make batter and spread 160 ml per pan in very thin layers.

    2. 2

      Bake each layer at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes.

    3. 3

      Cook frosting until slightly thickened; cool until spreadable.

    4. 4

      Stack layers with thin coats of frosting.

    5. 5

      Pour remaining frosting over the top and sides.

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