This is supposed to be the original recipe for the clam cakes served up at the Shore Dinner Hall at the now defunct Rocky Point Park, in Warwick, RI. Can't say positively that it is, but it sure tastes the same as I remember them, and the recipe came to me from a very reliable source.
Give them a try - and enjoy!


ROCKY POINT CLAM CAKES

2 1/3 cups flour
1 1/2 tbl baking powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tbl black pepper (important!)
1 1/2 cups clam juice
2 1/2 cups chopped clams (fresh are best, but you can sub with canned if necessary)
3 eggs - separated

Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together egg yolks and clam juice. Add egg yolk mixture to dry ingredients. Add clams. DO NOT OVERMIX!

Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter.

Drop by spoons full into hot oil - deep fry at 375 degrees until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.

Makes about 3 dozen.