No joke—“cake” in this context doesn’t mean dessert cake.
In cooking, a “salmon cake” is just another name for a salmon patty:
Salmon patty
Why it’s called a “cake”
In food terms, “cake” can simply mean:
- a small, shaped, pan-fried mixture
- usually held together with egg or breadcrumbs
So it’s like:
- crab cake (same idea, no dessert involved)
- fish cake
- salmon cake
What it actually is
- Savory (not sweet)
- Made from canned salmon + egg + crumbs
- Pan-fried until crispy
Bottom line
It’s just a naming thing—no frosting, no sugar, no dessert vibes at all.
If you want, I can rename it and show you a “no-confusion” version of the recipe 👍
