Place on the greased baking sheet. Bake: Bake the cakes on very high heat for about 12-14 minutes. Baking vs Sautéing on Stove: Some cook crab cakes on the stove, but I heavily prefer the baking method.
These Maryland crab cakes get the stamp of approval from locals and out-of-towners alike. This classic lump crab cake recipe combines the flavors of lemon, parsley, and Old Bay Seasoning but the most flavor is from the crab meat itself. For the best texture, use lump crab meat, little filler, and bake the cakes in a very hot oven.
Stir together egg product, butter, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in crab meat, then fold in bread crumb mixture until well-blended. Shape mixture into twelve 3/4-inch-thick crab cakes and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.