What is a Crab Cake?

Believe it or not, I have to write this post in order to clarify what Crab Cakes are! Yesterday, I sent a number of individuals from a forum that I am a member of to view this site. Amazingly, several members inquired as to what were Crab Cakes? Well, I can understand that one of the members was from the United Kingdom, so that made sense. But, I just assumed everyone here in the United States at least knew what Crab Cakes are. That is not the case!
So, let me present you with a non dictionary working definition of what a Crab Cake is to me. It is a flattened or lumped mixture of crab meat and other combined ingredients that is lightly fried or served chilled. It can be served as an entrée or appetizer. There you have it! While, it may not be the most illustrious definition. I think you get the point. It’s a crab patty for goodness sake!
This situation actually got me to thinking. Crab Cakes are mostly a region dish. The most popular style of Crab Cake has the state of Maryland as a name. As mentioned, I hadn’t heard of Crab Dip for the first twenty-four years of my life. But, luckily, I am here to expand your knowledge, along with interest in Crab Cakes.
By the way, as mentioned; this site is not about Crab Cake dishes only. I have one or two recipes that include Salmon that will simply make your mouth explode with delight when you try it. This is the true test for those who love seafood dishes. Lastly, I would like to thank all of the visitors of this site so far. I have gotten nothing but compliments from you. More recipes will be added in the next few days. I will be posting some pictures of what a Crab Cake looks like when I find one that fits my idea of what they should look like. So far, only thing that I have seen is some burnt lumpy masses of God knows what! And that is not going to be my friend from the United Kingdoms’ first image of a Crab Cake!