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Clam cakes are a New England food most commonly found in Rhode Island although they can be found in Connecticut Maine and Massachusetts. Each clam cake is a deep fried ball-shaped mixture containing chopped clam (usually quahog) and some type of breading combined with various other ingredients to give it a firm consistency once fried. The batter is made from flour milk clam juice eggs and a leavening agent typically baking powder.