Easy Lane Cake

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• 2

  In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and whole eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
• 3

  Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
• 4

  Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar and egg yolks with whisk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened and a thermometer reads 160°F. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans, raisins, coconut and bourbon. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• 5

  Spread custard evenly over top of cake. Garnish with cherries and whipped cream. Store covered in refrigerator.