Louisiana Crunch Cake
This pecan and coconut glazed cake is a Southern classic.
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Updated June 05, 2023 - Comments (9)
It's always good to have simple cake recipes on hand, especially if they are as delicious and decadent as this Louisiana Crunch Cake. The most difficult thing about making this homemade crunch cake will be resisting the urge to eat the entire thing, especially once you taste the butter pecan glaze. Pecans and coconut give the glaze plenty of crunch and flavor. You and your family won't be able to get enough of this sweet and classic Southern cake recipe. Louisiana Crunch Cake is perfect for special occasions, but it is also easy enough to make for any day.
Serves10
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time1 hr
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What Is Louisiana Crunch Cake?
Louisiana Crunch Cake is a childhood favorite of many people who grew up eating Entenmann's Louisiana Crunch Cake. Over the years, copycat versions have grown in popularity so that people can make the beloved cake recipe in their own kitchen.
Louisiana Crunch Cake is a classic cake recipe composed of moist yellow cake, crunchy nut topping, and coconut glaze. This Southern cake recipe is sweet enough for dessert, but it also tastes great for breakfast with a cup of strong coffee.
The best thing about making a Louisiana crunch cake recipe at home is that you can customize it any way you want. If you especially love coconut, you can easily top the glazed cake with toasted coconut. Nut lovers can have the freedom the top the sweet yellow cake with any nuts they choose. The possibilities are endless once you start making your own copycat Louisiana Crunch Cake at home!
If you enjoyed this recipe for Louisiana Crunch Cake, take a look at our collection of 31 Traditional Southern Cake Recipes
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higgins407 2582997
Dec 23, 2021
I want to make this cake. Something is wrong with the Pinterest link. When I Pin it, other pictures of different pins appear. Ive several times today and the Louisanna CrunchCake recipe wont pin for me. HELP!!
Toby K Editor
Jan 17, 2017
Yum! I've never had this cake, but it's got a list of ingredients that I just can't turn away
Z Christensen
Jul 29, 2015
Pecan and coconut sound like a good combination. This would be a great cake for family get-togethers.
SuzieV
Jul 27, 2015
I love coconut, but I'd also add some in the cake batter as well.
Jayne C
Jul 21, 2015
I absolutely love coconut, so this cake is sure to be one that I'll be enjoying many times!
Maddie B
Jul 10, 2015
What a perfect cake for company! It looks impressive, but won't take too long to make.
collagegirl91
Jun 24, 2015
I think this butter pecan glaze would be good with a number of different cake flavors.
Samantha M
Jun 23, 2015
My friend moved from Lafayette a few years ago and he still talks about Louisiana food. I'll have to make this and surprise him.
robo1691
Jun 11, 2014
This is a wondering site so many interesting recipes.Look forward everyday to seeing what is new.Keep up the great work.
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