Lane Cake with Bourbon Filling (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Batter
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6 large egg whites
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup 2% milk
→ Filling
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6 large egg yolks
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup bourbon
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1 tablespoon grated orange zest
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup raisins
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3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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3/4 cup chopped pecans
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3/4 cup coarsely chopped red candied cherries
→ Frosting
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped and sweetened
# Instructions:
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Line the bottoms of 3 greased 9-inch round baking pans with parchment. Grease parchment and set aside.
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Place egg whites in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla.
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In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
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Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the batter. Transfer the batter to prepared pans.
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Bake at 325°F (160°C) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove parchment and cool completely.
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In a large saucepan, combine egg yolks and sugar. Add butter and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens (do not boil).
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Remove from heat and stir in bourbon, orange zest, and salt. Fold in raisins, shredded coconut, pecans, and candied cherries. Let cool completely.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with one-third of the filling. Repeat layers twice, then frost the sides of the cake with sweetened whipped cream.
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Refrigerate the assembled cake until ready to serve.
# Notes:
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Allow egg whites to reach room temperature before beating for better volume.