It may be the most famous cake in the South.
Southern Living
Have you heard the tale of one of theSouths most unique cakestheLane Cake?
She named her recipe “Prize Cake.”
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The judges took note and awarded her first place.
Rylanders recipe for Prize Cake appeared in a book she published in 1898,Some Good Things To Eat.
Rylanders version called for raisins and a “boiled frosting.”
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and featured no frosting at alljust the fruity, nut-filled layers and plenty of bourbon.
I think it looks pretty darn good for 1966!
(See the original photo above.)
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This Lane Cake from 1999 is partying like its namesake year!
And if you’re able to believe it, this recipe was made using a cake mix!
Lane Cake has a legion of fans all over the South, including former presidentJimmy Carter!
Which one of these old-fashioned Lane Cakes is your favorite?
Should we bring back one of these recipes from the past?
