{"id":77786,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southern-lane-cake\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T12:34:58","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T18:34:58","slug":"southern-lane-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southern-lane-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Lane Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you want an idea of just how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/classic-southern-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/classic-southern-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">classically southern<\/a> Lane Cake is, look out for its guest appearance in <i>To Kill a Mockingbird<\/i>. The original was first unveiled by cook Emma Lane at the turn of the 20th century for a county fair baking competition in Columbus, Georgia. It\u2019s still supremely popular over a century later.<\/p>\n<p>Emma Lane\u2019s version featured just raisins and custard as the filling, but the modern Lane Cake recipe is a celebration of all things southern, from pecans to bourbon via candied fruit and coconut. This cake might look complicated from a cook\u2019s perspective, but it\u2019s really just a layered sponge cake laced with bourbon that guests will love at Christmas or Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Lane Cake<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2067928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Southern Lane Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Eggs<\/b>: Separate large eggs and keep the whites for the sponge mixture. Use the yolks you separated from the whites to make a custard.<\/li>\n<li><b>Butter<\/b>: Soften some salted or unsalted butter to whip into a sweet cream.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sugar<\/b>: White or brown sugar gives the sponge its signature southern sweetness.<\/li>\n<li><b>Vanilla extract<\/b>: Lends a light, aromatic note to the cake.<\/li>\n<li><b>Flour<\/b>: Use all-purpose flour to provide the main substance for the sponge.<\/li>\n<li><b>Baking powder<\/b>: This will allow the cake to rise and give it an airy texture.<\/li>\n<li><b>Salt<\/b>: A little salt goes a long way in bringing out flavor in any cake mix.<\/li>\n<li><b>Milk<\/b>: Use 2% or full fat milk, or your nut milk of choice, to form the batter.<\/li>\n<li><b>Butter and salt<\/b>: As above, these will add texture and flavor to the sweet filling.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bourbon<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bourbon-vs-whiskey\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bourbon-vs-whiskey\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Whiskey<\/a> adds a festive touch, giving the cake that heady spirit aroma that signals celebration time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Orange zest<\/b>: Wash and grate the zest to add some fruity citrus kick to the creamy filling.<\/li>\n<li><b>Raisins<\/b>: These sweet, dense, chewy fruit pieces are the essential filling in an authentic Lane Cake recipe.<\/li>\n<li><b>Coconut<\/b>: Add sweetened, shredded coconut for texture and aroma.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pecans<\/b>: You can use a packet of pre-chopped pecans for baking.<\/li>\n<li><b>Candied cherries<\/b>: Chop these coarsely to add a flash of color and burst of sugar into each bite.<\/li>\n<li><b>Whipping cream<\/b>: Sweeten heavy whipping cream to make a short-cut frosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the baking tins<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2067929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Southern Lane Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For a three-tier cake, line the bottoms of three greased round baking pans with greased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/parchment-paper-vs-aluminum-foil\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/parchment-paper-vs-aluminum-foil\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">parchment paper<\/a> and set aside. Place the egg whites in a large bowl and allow them to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the sponge cake layers<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2067930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Southern Lane Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar for five to seven minutes until the texture is light and fluffy, then beat in the vanilla essence. In a separate large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then gradually add to the creamed butter mixture with milk, beating steadily to form a smooth batter. Beat the egg whites until you have stiff peaks and fold the egg whites into the cake batter. Transfer the whole mix into the greased pans.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the sponge cake<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2067931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Southern Lane Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bake the layers for 20 to 25 minutes at 325\u00b0F until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the layers to cool for 10 minutes and remove the sponge from the pan and rest on a wire rack. Remove the parchment paper and allow the cake layers to cool completely.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Mix the filling ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2067932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Southern Lane Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a large saucepan. Add the butter and stir over a medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the consistency is like a velvety custard. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon, orange zest, and salt. Then fold in the raisins, coconut, pecans, and cherries and allow the mix to cool.<\/p>\n<p><i>Editor\u2019s Tip<\/i>: Use a cook\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-meat-thermometer\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-meat-thermometer\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">thermometer<\/a> to stop the eggs from scrambling, which they will do if they reach 185\u00b0. You want them to stay between 165\u00b0 and 175\u00b0.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Build the layers and add frosting<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2067933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_6.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Southern Lane Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place the bottom sponge layer on a serving plate and spread with a third of the filling using a spatula. Repeat with the other two layers. Frost the sides of the cake with whipped cream and refrigerate until serving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2067935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_8.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Southern Lane Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Lane Cake Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Skip the frosting<\/b>: For convenience or to show off your filled layers, stick to just sponge cake and fruit and it will still be moist and sweet.<\/li>\n<li><b>Try a meringue frosting<\/b>: Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/learning-how-to-make-meringue-we-reveal-our-secrets\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/learning-how-to-make-meringue-we-reveal-our-secrets\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">meringue<\/a> frosting from egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup heated in a bain marie if you want an authentic frosting that wraps up the cake inside like a gift.<\/li>\n<li><b>Change the fruit filling<\/b>: Keep the raisins at all costs! But you can use other fruits that go well in this recipe, including peaches or sliced strawberries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Lane Cake<\/h2>\n<p>Steeped in bourbon and loaded with sugar and moist fruit, Lane Cake is made to last. In fact, it improves in flavor the longer you allow the bourbon to do its thing. Keep it for a day at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated, covered in both instances.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make Lane cake ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s quite common to prepare the sponge layers ahead of time. You can even freeze them (wrapped) and thaw overnight in the refrigerator. The filling can be prepared in advance also and will refrigerate for up to two weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>Lane Cake Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2067936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_9.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Southern Lane Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why is my cake heavy rather than light?<\/h3>\n<p>The most common reason for a dense sponge is overbeating the egg whites or not folding them gently enough into the cake batter. Both of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/mistakes-baking-a-layer-cake\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/mistakes-baking-a-layer-cake\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">easy-to-make mistakes<\/a> will cause the whites to deflate and give you a dense texture.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I avoid soggy Lane Cake?<\/h3>\n<p>The filling is meant to seep into the sponge but everything should still hold together. If you don\u2019t allow the sponge or filling to cool completely, however, things can go south instead of southern fast. Take your time to avoid a soggy sponge that can fall apart once the layers are stacked.<\/p>\n<h3>Is there an alcohol-free version?<\/h3>\n<p>The alcohol in the bourbon will evaporate fully during baking. You can use apple juice instead if you don\u2019t want any trace at all. Clearly, it\u2019s not a like-for-like match but you\u2019ll still get a whiff of fruit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just love this southern-style dessert, and so do dinner guests. With pecans, cherries and raisins in the filling and topping, this version reminds me of a fruitcake\u2014only so much better! \u2014Mabel Parvi, Ridgefield, Washington<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8049,"featured_media":2117728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,304523,305750,303984,305744,304173,304423,307148,305764,304288,305487,307153,304515,306194,307104,303966,304408,304368,303887,306848,305784,304268,307449,307484,304558,307189,324623,304150,303883,305835],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,308888,311398,308513,311389,309455,308821,310195,311416,308988,308481,259620,310796,310199,308880,312060,310155,308495,308813,308745,308478,309603,311426,259483,310465,310491,308910,310235,309177,309434,308476,311466],"coauthors":[343481],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Kentucky Butter 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The answer is Lane Cake, a southern classic with a rich history and even richer filling. This Lane Cake recipe takes some planning and patience, but it\u2019s all worth it in the end.\u00a0","recipeIngredient":["6 large egg whites","3\/4 cup butter, softened","1-1\/2 cups sugar","1 teaspoon vanilla extract","2-1\/4 cups all-purpose flour","2-1\/2 teaspoons baking powder","1\/2 teaspoon salt","3\/4 cup 2% milk","FILLING:","6 large egg yolks","1 cup sugar","1\/2 cup butter, cubed","1\/4 cup bourbon","1 tablespoon grated orange zest","1\/4 teaspoon salt","3\/4 cup raisins","3\/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut","3\/4 cup chopped pecans","3\/4 cup coarsely chopped red candied cherries","1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped and sweetened"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prepare the baking tins","text":"For a three-tier cake, line the bottoms of three greased round baking pans with greased parchment paper and set aside. Place the egg whites in a large bowl and allow them to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the sponge cake layers","text":"In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar for five to seven minutes until the texture is light and fluffy, then beat in the vanilla essence. In a separate large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then gradually add to the creamed butter mixture with milk, beating steadily to form a smooth batter. Beat the egg whites until you have stiff peaks and fold the egg whites into the cake batter. Transfer the whole mix into the greased pans.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the sponge cake","text":"Bake the layers for 20 to 25 minutes at 325\u00b0F until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the layers to cool for 10 minutes and remove the sponge from the pan and rest on a wire rack. Remove the parchment paper and allow the cake layers to cool completely.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_4.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Mix the filling ingredients","text":"Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a large saucepan. Add the butter and stir over a medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the consistency is like a velvety custard. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon, orange zest, and salt. Then fold in the raisins, coconut, pecans, and cherries and allow the mix to cool. Editor\u2019s Tip: Use a cook\u2019s thermometer to stop the eggs from scrambling, which they will do if they reach 185\u00b0. You want them to stay between 165\u00b0 and 175\u00b0.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Southern-Lane-Cake_TOHD24_163373_AlejandroMonfort_5.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Build the layers and add frosting","text":"Place the bottom sponge layer on a serving plate and spread with a third of the filling using a spatula. Repeat with the other two layers. 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