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Name: Traditional Lane Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: *For the Cake Layers:**; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, separated; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; *For the Filling:**; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; *For the White Mountain Frosting (Optional but traditional):**; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 3 large egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract