Lane Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 egg yolks
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut (fresh)
1/2 c. bourbon
1/2 c. maraschino cherries

Preparation

Combine egg yolks, sugar and butter in a heavy saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 20 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Cool completely.
Yield: 3 1/2 cups.