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Louisiana crunch cake on a white plate with glaze and toasted coconut
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Louisiana Crunch Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients

For the Pan

  • 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter for greasing
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut toasted

For the Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups confectioners sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream

For Topping

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut toasted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter a 12-cup bundt pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar inside the pan, tilting to coat the bottom and sides. Add the toasted coconut to the bottom of the pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk in two additions. Begin and end with the flour. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles. Spread the top evenly without disturbing the coconut coating.
  • Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, whisk together the confectioners sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until smooth. Add more cream as needed for a pourable consistency.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Top with sliced almonds and toasted coconut.

Notes

Use room-temperature butter, eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk for the smoothest batter. Toast the coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. For an even more tender crumb, substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.