Lady Baltimore Cake - A three-layer white cake with a filling typically made with raisins, pecans, and sometimes other fruits, then covered with a fluffy white frosting. The cake was first mentioned by Owen Wister in his 1906 novel Lady Baltimore. According to legend, a woman from Charleston, SC actually gave Wister such a cake.
See: Lady Baltimore and Frosting

Lane Cake - Another popular Southern cake, Lane cake is a white or yellow cake layered filled with a mixture of coconut, fruit, and nuts then covered with a fluffy white frosting. The cake originated in Clayton, Alabama, where creator Emma Rylander Lane won a prize for it in the state fair.
Recipe: Lane Cake

Lard - Rendered and clarified pork fat. As a verb, to lard is to insert strips of fat into uncooked lean meat (such as venison) to tenderize and add flavor.

Leavener - An ingredient or agent used to lighten the texture and increase volume in baked goods. Baking powder, baking soda, and yeast are common leaveners.

Liqueur - A sweet alcoholic drink usually served after a meal. Liqueurs are usually flavored with aromatic ingredients such as nuts, fruits, flowers, or spices, and are frequently used in baked desserts and dessert sauces.