A rich luscious filling for Lane cake. It's made with coconut, pecans, raisins and candied cherries.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 8 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon brandy flavoring
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup candied cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
PREPARATION:
Put butter or margarine and the sugar into the top of a double boiler away from the heat. Beat together. Add egg yolks and beat well. Stir in water and brandy flavoring. Place over boiling water. Cook and stir until thickened. Add pecans, raisins, cherries and coconut. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Remove from heat. Allow filling to cool before using.