The "Lane" cake is created with white or yellow cake, layered with a combination of chopped nuts, dried fruit, coconut soused in apple cider. This recipe includes the spice of Mace and makes it all the more interesting to taste.
It originated in 1898, Clayton, Alabama by Emma Rylander Lane, who won a prize for it at the state fair. It appears in Harper Lee's book to Kill A Mockingbird wherein Miss Maudie bakes one for Mr. Avery. It reminded me of a fruit cake which is traditionally eaten during the December holiday season. I liked the cake and would make it again, if nothing else because of its historical value and festive color/texture.
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