Louisiana Crunch Cake Recipe

This copycat Entenmann's recipe is a true classic.

Louisiana Crunch Cake Recipe

When it comes to classic Southern recipes, you can't go wrong with this old fashioned louisiana crunch cake! Featuring a rich and moist cake, a delicious glaze, and plenty of pecans and coconut, this recipe is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. This easy recipe has a lengthy list of ingredients, but don't let that deter you from giving it a try. You'll be rewarded with a delicious dessert that will win over the crowd every time!

You might notice that this recipe bears some resemblance to a popular brand of grocery store confections. We just couldn't resist doing a copycat Entenmann's Louisiana crunch cake recipe! It's one of our favorite weekend treats, and we wanted to be able to make a version in our very own kitchens. So if you're a fan of Entenmann's cakes, you will definitely want to make this yummy snack. You can enjoy it as an afternoon treat, for dessert, or even for an extra indulgent brunch or breakfast. No matter how you serve it, we guarantee that you'll love it.

Serves10

Preparation Time - Text25

Cooking Time1 hr

Cooking Vessel SizeBundt pan

Ingredients

For the Cake
3 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs at room temperature
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
For the Glaze
4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
3 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Louisiana Crunch Cake Recipe

Instructions

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the butter for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add sugars to the creamed butter and beat for about 3-4 minutes until the sugars are incorporated.
Add the eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add in vanilla and orange zest.
In a medium bowl whisk the sifted cake flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the flour mixture to the batter alternating with the buttermilk and ending with the flour mixture. Give the batter a final stir, making sure all the ingredients are combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
Bake for 60 minutes until a wooden skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake rest for 5 minutes. Carefully invert the cake from the pan onto a cake plate and cool for 5-10 minutes.
While the cake is cooling prepare the glaze. Beat the butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the confectioners’ sugar until incorporated. Add the orange extract, orange zest, and milk.
Stir in the pecans and coconut.
Pour some of the glaze over the cake using an off-set spatula to spread over the cake. Let the cake set for 5 minutes. Glaze the cake again.
Let the cake cool and the glaze set up.