INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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3 cups (340g) cake flour, sifted
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes (store in refrigerator until ready to use)
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1 cup (225ml) whole milk, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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8 egg whites, at room temperature (1 cup or 225ml)
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For the filling:
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8 egg yolks
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1 whole egg
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup (55ml) whole milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (120ml) bourbon (such as Evan Williams)
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1 cup (150g) golden raisins
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2 cups (200g) chopped pecans
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1 cup (125g) sweetened shredded coconut
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10 maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half