Alabama Lane Cake Recipe - Priesters Pecans

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 cup bourbon
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 8 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3-1/4 cup plain flour
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, very soft
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup frozen, grated coconut, thawed (optional)