Mile-High Louisiana Crunch Pound Cake
Introduction (short)
This Mile-High Louisiana Crunch Pound Cake is rich, buttery, tall, and incredibly moist, with a crunchy coconut-sugar crust that sets it apart from any other pound cake. Perfect for celebrations, tea time, or a luxurious dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 ¾ cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs (room temperature)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional but traditional)
For the Crunch Topping (inside the pan):
¼ cup shredded sweetened coconut
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup crushed cornflakes
2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice for a citrus kick
Instructions
