Lane Cake is a rich, multi-layered southern classic with rum-soaked fruit filling and a creamy frosting. It’s a treat perfect for celebrations and special occasions. Here's how to make this delicious dessert!
For the Cake Layers:
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 ½ tsp baking powder
– 1 ¼ tsp salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 5 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk
Key Ingredients
For the Filling:
– 1 ½ cups raisins
– 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
– 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
– ¼ cup dark rum (or bourbon)
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 4 large egg yolks
– ½ cup unsalted butter
Key Ingredients
For the Frosting:
– 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
Key Ingredients
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease three 9-inch cake pans.
Instructions
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
Instructions
– Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
– Cook raisins, pecans, coconut, sugar, egg yolks, and butter until thick, then stir in rum and cool.
Instructions
Layer cake with fruit filling, frost with buttercream, and chill before serving