Fried And True: Rhode Island Clam Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup beer (needn't be fancy)
• 1 1/2 cups minced clams
• 1/2 cup clam broth
• vegetable oil for frying