Visit Somerset has your slice-by-slice roadmap to the region’s most indulgent adventure, celebrating Maryland’s State Dessert, the Smith Island Cake. Every stop along the Smith Island Cake Trail is a treat, as you discover the hidden-gem bakeries and storied family-owned restaurants serving unforgettably flavorful slices.
Plan your self-guided tour along our scenic coastal route, from Princess Anne and Crisfield, MD, then trace the history back to the cake’s birthplace, Smith Island, MD.
Restaurants Serving Smith Island Cake Near Princess Anne
It’s one trail with many layers! Find a full list of eateries, bakeries, and markets that sell Smith Island Cake in Somerset County, MD. The renowned cake is sold in Princess Anne, Crisfield, and Smith Island, MD. Plan your tasting adventure as you shop and explore historic downtown Princess Anne, on your way to birding locations across Somerset County, or after a daylong water adventure.
Visit Somerset lists all the best places to stop in for a meal, where to stay, and the best events the area has to offer.
What is the Smith Island Cake Trail?
The Smith Island Cake Trail is based in Somerset County, where the cake originates. The Trail includes eleven stops where you can sample a variety of flavors of Maryland’s State Dessert. When you register your stops along the trail, you’ll be entered to win a free Smith Island Cake once you visit six participating locations.
Why is Maryland’s State Dessert the Smith Island Cake?
Proclaimed in 2008, the Smith Island Cake has been a Maryland tradition for more than 50 years. The iconic vanilla cake with chocolate fudge icing, stacked high with eight to ten thin layers, symbolizes the beauty of patience. Smith Island Cake has grown from a cottage industry, built by Island women, the wives and daughters of watermen, into a symbol for our state, and an avenue to share our coastal history. Read the full story of Smith Island Cake.
How does the Smith Island Trail work?
Visit six sites on the Smith Island Trail and you’ll be entered to win a free Smith Island Cake! Simply register online and you’ll receive a private link. When you visit stops on the Trail, scan the QR code on-site to register your stop. Once you get six “stamps” you’ll be automatically entered to win!
Consider this your official excuse to eat dessert first—or dessert exclusively! The Smith Island Cake Trail is the sweetest itinerary for your visit to Somerset County, MD.
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