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Copycat Tom Cruise White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

My new Copycat Tom Cruise White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake is an incredibly delicious, moist, and flavorful copycat recipe of the famous Doan’s Bakery White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake Tom sends to all of his friends at Christmas. The catch? My version doesn’t cost $130 and, according to my kids, it’s better than the original! I can’t argue with that!

The Tom Cruise Cake

Have you heard about the viral Tom Cruise cake? It’s a white chocolate coconut cake from Doan’s Bakery – a cake so delicious, Tom apparently gifts it to all of his friends at Christmas. In fact, several of those said friends have talked about it on social media and talk shows. The world of foodies hasn’t stopped talking about it, but many people aren’t trying it. Why? Because ordering the real deal has a hefty price tag on it: nearly $130.

Lucky for me, I got my hands on a few slices thanks for a friend who had it delivered for her birthday!

Doan’s Bakery White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

The original Doan’s Bakery version of this cake is described on the Goldbelly website as:

“The White Chocolate Coconut Cake is Doan’s most famous creation and for good reason. They start with a ring of moist, luxurious coconut bundt cake, mix in chunks of sweet white chocolate, layer on rich cream cheese frosting, and then dust it all over with toasted coconut flakes. The result is a delicious, pillowy cake good enough to derail the strictest Hollywood diets.”

I was eager to try this famous cake, but was unfortunately left underwhelmed. (Granted, I know the cake had been shipped, but I still had high hopes.)

My Review of the Doan’s White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

Okay, real talk – I taste tested the Doan’s cake on Instagram stories last week and had a hard time hiding my lack of excitement for this cake. Here’s why:

• The cake itself lacked coconut flavor. To me, it tasted more like a dense yellow cake.
• The description says the cake has white chocolate chunks, but I never tasted one.
• I did think the cake was fairly moist, which won it some points. (After reading the description, we can thank the sour cream for that.)
• The buttercream was super duper sweet and had a strong cream cheese flavor. I felt like it overpowered the cake.

After tasting the real deal, I wondered if I could make a more flavorful, more moist cake – one that resembles the original version, but takes it up a notch.

White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

It took me a few rounds of experiment to get the texture and flavor I wanted. In the first round, the cake was too fluffy and airy. In the second round, the cake was too dense. In the third round the texture was just right and the flavor was perfectly on point.

Here’s a look at what I did:

• For fat and flavor in the cake, I used half part coconut milk and half part buttermilk.
• I also added coconut emulsion to the cake to enhance the coconut flavor (feel free to substitute with coconut extract).
• Instead of chunks of white chocolate, I used melted chocolate, which gives the cake added richness.
• After pouring the batter into the pan, I topped the bottom of the cake with toasted coconut and then toffee pieces (instead of white chocolate chunks like the original – I liked the more caramelized flavor the toffee offers).
• In the buttercream, I used a mix of butter and cream cheese, but not too much cream cheese that it would overpower the other flavors.
• I also added coconut emulsion to the buttercream.

I’m so excited for you to try the recipe! Enjoy and let me know what you think!

Ingredients   

For the coconut cake.

• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
• ½ cup (125 g) canned coconut milk, mixed before measuring
• ½ cup (120 g) buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon (16 g) coconut emulsion or extract
• 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• 2 egg whites, at room temperature

FOR THE COCONUT BUTTERCREAM

• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, slightly cold
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) powdered sugar, measured then sifted
• 1 teaspoon (5.3 g) coconut emulsion
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup (95 g) sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup (95 g) toasted coconut, I buy mine pre-toasted from Orson Gygi
• 1 cup toffee baking bits

Instructions  

For the white chocolate coconut cake.

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick spray. Dust with granulated sugar. Set aside.
• In a medium size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, stir together the coconut milk, buttermilk, and coconut emulsion. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light in color and fluffy in texture, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the melted white chocolate, followed by the eggs and egg whites, making sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl in between additions.
• Continue to beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, until the mixture gets smooth in texture and slightly bigger in volume.
• With the mixer on low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture, followed by ½ the coconut mixture, another ⅓ of the flour, the second ½ of the coconut mixture, and then the remaining flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top of the cake (which turns into the bottom) with the toasted coconut and then cover with the toffee bits (the coconut flakes need to go first so you can cover them with the toffee to help prevent the flakes from browning too much). Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs on it.
• Remove from oven and place the bundt pan on a cooling rack to cool completely. Allow the cake to cool for about an hour, until it’s room temperature, before inverting the cake on a cake stand. Allowing the cake to cool completely in the pan helps the cake to release from the sides cleanly when it’s time to take the cake out.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese for about 2 minutes, until lighter in color and fluffier in texture.
• With the mixer on low, gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing a little in between each addition.
• Stir in the coconut emulsion and salt.
• Turn the mixer to medium-high speed and beat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. The buttercream will become lighter in color and texture.
• Spread or pipe the buttercream on top of the cake. Cover with shredded coconut.

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Do you make your own toffee bits? is so what is that recipe. If you buy them what brand? Thank you, Robin

You totally could!

I am wanting to make this for Father’s Day this weekend. Is the coconut milk sweetened?

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We Tried The Viral Tom Cruise Cake — Here Are Our Thoughts

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For the past decade, Tom Cruise has bought hundreds of these cakes, wrapped them in festive packaging, and sent them all over to spread holiday cheer. He even ships the cakes via his private jet to friends living outside the U.S.

The lineup of stars who are gifted a Cruise Cake includes Jimmy Fallon, Angela Bassett, John Hamm, and Kirsten Dunst. Dunst even said in a 2016 interview with Graham Norton (who also receives it every year) that it's one of the best cakes she's ever had. If you want to see more people who are sent one, PEOPLE published this list of celebrities who have publicly spoken about receiving the Tom Cruise cake.

Karen Doan first created the cake when she opened Doan's Bakery in 1984. The family-owned and -operated bakery describes the Cruise Cake as a coconut bundt cake with chunks of white chocolate , covered in a layer of cream cheese frosting and a mountain of shredded coconut .

While Cruise has certainly made the cake famous, he wasn't the first actor to fall in love with it. One of its first celebrity fans was Diane Keaton , who introduced the cake to Cruise when she was filming the 2008 movie Mad Money with his then-wife Katie Holmes.

Team Delish may not be famous actors (yet), but we wanted to see what all the hype was about, so we had a Cruise Cake sent to office.

The verdict? Jimmy Fallon wasn't kidding when he called the cake " unbelievable ." The cake was incredibly moist while still light and fluffy. The rich, creamy frosting was just sweet enough. We found the coconut flavor to be pretty mild, which was a relief to some of the coconut-skeptics on the team.

For us, the best thing about the cake were the chunks of white chocolate mixed into the batter. They added a nice crunch to an otherwise soft cake. In the words of one of our editors, "This cake makes me want to jump on a couch."

The cake was a huge hit with Team Delish. If you want to try it for yourself, you can order one from Goldbelly straight to your door.

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Tom Cruise Cake Recipe (Coconut Bundt Cake)

Published: Apr 29, 2023 · Last Update: Jun 15, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

Make the viral Tom Cruise Cake at home in just 40 minutes with this copycat Tom Cruise Cake recipe!

This White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake is incredibly fluffy (I’m talking INCREDIBLY), loaded with white chocolate, and topped with coconut cream cheese frosting and coconut flakes, it has *all* the coconut flavor you might want in a cake and an addictive pillowy-soft texture!

It’s so hard to put down but you don’t have to pay 195$ or hope to be on Tom Cruise’s cake list to enjoy it!

I’m so excited to be sharing with you this viral cake! Allegedly, Tom Cruise sends this 195$ White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake to his friends every Christmas!

The bakery in charge for this task is Doan’s Bakery in Woodlands Hills, California.

I knew I could come up with a recipe WORTH sharing with you guys to recreate this cake so you can make your own at home and have a taste of what being on Tom Cruise’s cake list must feel like!

Why this Tom Cruise Cake Recipe works:

• Actually fluffy texture . This is the fluffiest cake you’ll ever have, I promise. I’m talking cotton-candy fluffy. YES. The first time I tested this recipe after developing it I was shocked, it didn’t even feel real. What’s the trick? Coconut whipped cream in the batter and, of course, creaming butter and sugar. Everyone else online uses coconut milk in their cake but try my version and let me know!!
• Coconut flavor . If you’re here for the coconut, this coconut bundt cake has *ALL* the coconut flavor!
• White chocolate . One of the things that make this cake special (aside from the crazy fluffy texture) is the white chocolate + coconut combo which I recreated adding the chocolate to the batter, just like Doan’s bakery does!
• Frosting . The frosting is a cream cheese coconut frosting that comes together in just 5 minutes and is topped with shredded coconut!

Ingredients

Flour . Use all-purpose flour for this recipe.

Baking powder for lifting.

Butter . Make sure it’s room temperature unsalted butter.

Sugar . White granulated sugar for sweetening.

Eggs . For structure. Make sure they’re room temperature.

Coconut extract . This is where most of the coconut flavor comes from so make sure you get a high-quality coconut extract with a good flavor (some brands taste very artificial).

Vanilla extract . I always like to add some vanilla to all of my cakes, even if the main flavor won’t be vanilla. I think it’s a nice touch that almost acts like a base and boosts the other flavors.

Coconut cream . This is the key ingredient so do not substitute. Coconut cream is a type of cream made with coconut milk, it’s thick and fluffy and it’s what gives the batter that cloud-like texture which results into a fluffy texture similar to cotton candy! All of the other recipes for this Tom Cruise cake use coconut milk but I’m here to tell you that coconut cream is just better because it provides more fats and more fluffiness. Try my version!

White chocolate . You can use a chopped chocolate bar or chocolate chips. I recommend using chocolate bars just because, if you use a good brand such as Lindt, you’ll have a much better flavor and bigger chunks of chocolate.

Cream cheese for the frosting.

Powdered sugar for the frosting.

Shredded coconut . I used a mixture of finely-shredded coconut and coconut flakes but you can also use just one of the two.

How to make Tom Cruise White Chocolate Coconut Cake

STEP ONE: Prepare the cake pan . Grease and flour an 8-inch bundt pan using butter and all-purpose flour and set aside. Set the oven to 350F (180C).

STEP TWO: Combine the dry ingredients . In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined, then set aside.

STEP THREE: Cream the butter and sugar . In a large bowl, add the butter and sugar, then beat until fluffy and pale yellow in color.

STEP FOUR: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until combined after every addition. Add the coconut cream, coconut extract, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined and smooth.

STEP FIVE: Mix in the dry ingredients . Add the dry ingredients to the batter in 3 additions, mixing until just combined after every addition. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl as you go. Gently fold in the white chocolate using a spatula or a spoon. The batter will be very fluffy and off-white.

STEP SIX: Bake . Transfer the batter into your prepared bundt pan and use a spatula or a spoon to even out the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top looks golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool down in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a clean plate. Meanwhile, make the frosting.

STEP SEVEN: Make the frosting . In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract. Beat until combined and smooth. Mix in 1-2 tbsp of coconut cream or milk to thin out the frosting so you can easily pour it onto your cake and coat it completely.

STEP EIGHT: Decorate . One the cake has cooled down to room temperature, pour the frosting onto the cake and use a spatula or the back of a spoon to coat it completely. Top with coconut flakes and shredded coconut make sure they stick to both the top and the sides of the cake. Serve and enjoy!

Can I make it smaller or into cupcakes?

Yes! Here’s how to do it!

6-inch bundt cake . Cut the recipe in half and use a 6-inch bundt pan. Reduce the baking time to 28-30 minutes.

Cupcakes . Cut the recipe in half and use a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners. Fill each liner until 3/4 full. Reduce the baking time to 10-15 minutes. It makes 12-15 cupcakes. You will need a thicker frosting for the cupcakes so skip the milk and add 1 stick (115 g) of unsalted butter at room temperature instead. Beat the cream cheese and butter together, then add in the remaining ingredients.

Can I make it ahead of time?

I think cakes with fluffy texture likes this one are best served as they’re made so I wouldn’t recommend making it ahead of time.

How do I store this cake?

Store the cake covered or in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

If not frosted, you can store this cake at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze it wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for up to 1-2 months. You can thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.

HAPPY BAKING!! I hope you’ll love this Tom Cruise Cake Recipe aka  White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake  as much as I do!

PS: Please leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you make it! Your comments make my day!! You can also tag me on Instagram @itsdamnspicy 🌈💘

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Ingredients    1x 2x 3x

For the white chocolate coconut bundt cake.

• 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 and 1/2 cups (300 g) white granulated sugar
• 2 whole eggs (room temperature)
• 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut extract (or to taste)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup (160 g) canned coconut cream (room temperature)
• 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate bar (chopped)

For The Frosting

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese (room temperature)
• 2 cups (250 g) powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• 4-5 tbsp (60-75 ml) any milk (add 1 tbsp at a time until frosting is thin enough to be pourable but still thick enough to coat the cake with a thick layer)
• 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened shredded coconut (for topping)
• 1/2 cup (20 g) unsweetened coconut flakes (for topping)

Instructions  

• Prepare the cake pan . Grease and flour an 8-inch bundt pan using butter and all-purpose flour and set aside. Set the oven to 350F (180C).
• Combine the dry ingredients . In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined, then set aside.
• Cream the butter and sugar . In a large bowl, add the butter and sugar, then beat until fluffy and pale yellow in color. 
• Add the eggs  one at a time, mixing until combined after every addition. Add the coconut cream, coconut extract, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined and smooth.
• Mix in the dry ingredients . Add the dry ingredients to the batter in 3 additions, mixing until just combined after every addition. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl as you go. Gently fold in the white chocolate using a spatula or a spoon. The batter will be very fluffy and off-white.
• Bake . Transfer the batter into your prepared bundt pan and use a spatula or a spoon to even out the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top looks golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool down in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a clean plate. Meanwhile, make the frosting.
• Make the frosting . In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract. Beat until combined and smooth. Mix in 1-2 tbsp of coconut cream or milk to thin out the frosting so you can easily pour it onto your cake and coat it completely.
• Decorate . One the cake has cooled down to room temperature, pour the frosting onto the cake and use a spatula or the back of a spoon to coat it completely. Top with coconut flakes and shredded coconut make sure they stick to both the top and the sides of the cake. Serve and enjoy!

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Tom Cruise Coconut Cake Recipe (White Chocolate Bundt)

I’m back with another movie star-inspired cake creation! This time, I wanted to bake a cake to pay tribute to none other than the dashing Tom Cruise. Known for high-action films like Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, Tom gives 110% energy in all of his movies. I wanted to create a cake that matches his vibrant intensity.

That’s why I settled on a moist coconut cake layered with fresh whipped cream frosting. Every bite of this tropical cake will transport you right onto the set of a Tom Cruise blockbuster film!

The cake itself is ultra moist thanks to the addition of coconut milk and shredded coconut in the batter. And did I mention it’s also filled and frosted with ridiculously creamy whipped cream? Every forkful melts in your mouth with sweet coconut and vanilla flavors.

I decorated this showstopping Tom Cruise Coconut Cake with toasted coconut flakes and edible gold dust to represent his glittering Hollywood career. This cake is truly fit for a movie star!

The next time you want to feel like you’re starring in an action thriller (without jumping out of a plane!), this coconut cake should do the trick. Let me know if you give this tasty Tom Cruise creation a try!

The Tom Cruise Cake

You guys, I just tried this crazy good cake that’s gone viral called the Tom Cruise Cake . It’s made by some bakery called Doan’s and it’s like this super moist white chocolate coconut cake that’s apparently so delicious, Tom Cruise buys it for all his friends every Christmas. I know right? A Hollywood celeb is gifting cakes !

Anyway, all Tom’s friends have been raving about it on TV and stuff, so now the whole internet food world is obsessed with it. The only catch is you have to sell your firstborn to afford it because one cake costs $130 . Seriously! For a cake! Who pays that?

Luckily my gal pal had one delivered for her bday so I got to sneak a few slices. Let me tell you , that cake lives up to the hype. I don’t even really like coconut but the combo of the white chocolate and coconut was just perfection . Drooling just thinking about it again. Definitely worth selling a kidney for next Christmas when I ask Santa for one. Or maybe I’ll see if Tom Cruise needs any new friends…

Tom Cruise Coconut Cake Ingredients

For the Cake :

• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Unsalted butter
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Coconut milk
• Shredded sweetened coconut

For the Filling & Frosting :

• Fresh whipped cream
• Coconut extract
• Confectioners’ sugar
• Toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
• Edible gold dust (for decoration)

Recipe Tips

Use room temperature ingredients – Let eggs, milk, and butter sit out to reach room temp before baking. This helps them blend smoothly into the batter.

Toast the coconut – Toasting the coconut flakes before topping the cake really boosts the flavor. Just bake at 325°F for 5-7 minutes.

Don’t overmix – Be careful not to overmix the cake batter. This can make the crumb tough. Gently mix wet and dry just until combined.

Cool completely – Allow cake layers to cool for 1-2 full hours before filling and frosting. Filling warm cake causes the frosting to melt. Cooling allows the cake to firm up for clean slicing.

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How To Bake Tom Cruise Coconut Cake

Tom Cruise Coconut Cake Recipe

Indulge in this tropical coconut cake filled with silky vanilla cream, bursting with sweet coconut flavor in every tender bite, and decorated with golden flair worthy of a Hollywood superstar.

Ingredients

• - For the Cake:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• - For the Filling & Frosting:
• 16 oz fresh whipped cream
• 1 tbsp coconut extract
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
• Edible gold dust for decoration

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• Using a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides as needed. Add in vanilla extract.
• Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk to wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry. Fold in 1 cup of shredded coconut.
• Evenly divide batter between cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow cakes to cool completely.
• Make filling & frosting: Beat whipped cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in coconut extract, confectioners’ sugar and remaining 1⁄2 cup shredded coconut.
• Once cakes are cooled, spread a layer of filling/frosting between cake layers.
• Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream frosting. Garnish with toasted coconut and gold dust.
• Refrigerate cake for at least one hour before slicing. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
• Be sure your ingredients are at room temperature. Having the eggs, milk, and butter at room temp will help them incorporate easier into the batter for a light and fluffy texture.
• Toast the coconut flakes before using as a garnish. Toasting brings out more flavor from the coconut. Simply spread flakes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway.
• Mix the batter properly. Be sure to thoroughly mix the wet and dry ingredients, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. This ensures no pockets of flour get left behind.
• Don't overbake. This is a very moist cake. Bake just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. About 25-30 minutes. Ovens vary so keep an eye on yours.
• Cool completely before assembling. It’s important to let the cake layers cool completely before stacking and filling them with the whipped cream frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from melting or sliding out. Allow at least 1-2 hours cooling time.

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White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake (AKA the Tom Cruise Cake)

By Susan Ensley · March 26, 2024 · Updated May 12, 2024 Leave a Comment

Craving the Celebrity-Loved White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake? Make it at Home! Indulge in the legendary White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake , also known as the Tom Cruise Cake . This decadent dessert, famed for being a holiday gift from Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise, is now within your reach.

Skip the hefty price tag and impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe. Our recipe captures the moist coconut cake loaded with white chocolate chips, all topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting and sweetened coconut flakes. Get ready to bake a cake fit for the stars (and yourself) – dive into our easy-to-follow recipe for this celebrity-worthy treat!

• Here’s Why You’ll Want to Make the White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake
• Ingredients – Here’s What You’ll Need for the Cake

Steps to Make the White Chocolate Coconut Cake

• Ingredients – Here’s What You’ll Need to Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps to Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps to finish the white chocolate coconut bundt cake, frequently asked questions, recipe tips and tricks, other great cakes, here’s why you’ll want to make the white chocolate coconut bundt cake.

• Celebrity-Approved Flavor: This cake is famously gifted by Tom Cruise to his A-list friends, so you know it’s delicious!
• Moist and Dreamy Texture: The combination of coconut and white chocolate creates a decadent and incredibly moist cake that practically melts in your mouth.
• Easy to Make: Don’t be fooled by the fancy name! This bundt cake comes together with readily available ingredients and requires no complicated baking techniques.
• Budget-Friendly: Skip the expensive shipping costs of the original bakery version. Making it yourself saves money and allows you to enjoy the cake fresh from the oven.
• Perfect for Sharing: The bundt cake design makes it ideal for holiday feasts, potlucks, parties, or simply enjoying with family and friends.

Ingredients – Here’s What You’ll Need for the Cake

• All-Purpose Flour: Absorbs moisture from the wet ingredients like eggs and butter. This balanced moisture content ensures your cake remains moist and tender without being soggy.
• White Sugar: Provides the base sweetness that complements the rich white chocolate and the subtle sweetness of coconut.
• Unsalted Butter: Allows the other ingredients to react as intended, promoting the ideal rise and crumb texture in your bundt cake.
• Sour Cream: Adds a touch of luxurious creaminess to the batter, creating a decadent texture that complements the fluffy cake and rich white chocolate chunks.
• Sweetened Coconut Flakes: Infuses the cake with a burst of tropical flavor. While at the same time adding a wonderful textural contrast to the moist cake.
• White Chocolate Chips: These are the melty jewels scattered throughout the cake, adding pockets of creamy white chocolate flavor in every delightful bite.
• Extra-Large Eggs: Contain slightly more yolk compared to their smaller counterparts, which can translate to a richer flavor and a touch more moisture in your final cake.
• Vanilla and Coconut Extracts: Work together beautifully to create a symphony of flavor that complements the cake’s core ingredients.
• Baking Powder and Salt: are crucial for proper cake rise and flavor.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium size bowl, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

• Then, using a small whisk or fork, combine the dry ingredients well. Set the bowl aside until ready to use.

• Place the unsalted butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer and beat on medium speed for 5 minutes.

• Scrape the bowl and add the white sugar.

• Continue beating for another 5 minutes.

• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

• Then, add the sour cream and continue beating until everything is well combined.

• Add the vanilla extract and coconut extract, beat until combined.

• Then, add the mixed dry ingredients and beat until well combined.

• Add the sweetened coconut flakes.

• And the white chocolate chips and beat just until they are combined.

• Grease and flour a 15-cup bundt pan. I like to use Baker’s Joy No-Stick Baking Spray with Flour . Then, pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it, so that it’s level, evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake in a 350°F oven for 1 hour and 25 minutes.

• Remove from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

• After 20 minutes, turn the cake out onto the wire rack and allow it to cool completely before frosting. I like to wrap my cakes in plastic wrap overnight and frost them the next day.

Ingredients – Here’s What You’ll Need to Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

• Powdered Sugar: Provides the foundation of sweetness for the cream cheese frosting. The fine texture of powdered sugar aerates the frosting as it’s mixed, incorporating air bubbles that create a light and fluffy consistency.
• Cream Cheese: The rich and tangy heart of the frosting. It forms the base that gets transformed with powdered sugar and other flavorings into a luxurious frosting fit for a celebrity.
• Unsalted Butter: Plays a crucial supporting role contributing significantly to the overall taste and texture of your creamy masterpiece.
• Heavy Whipping Cream: A touch is a secret weapon for achieving a frosting that’s incredibly smooth and spreadable and boasts a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• Vanilla Extract and Salt: These two humble ingredients work together like a culinary magic act to create an extraordinary flavor experience
• Sweetened Coconut Flakes: While not included in the frosting, a generous coating pressed into the frosting on the outside of the cake adds to the visual appeal of the cake, and also complements the cake’s flavor profile, creating a cohesive and enticing presentation.

• Add the room-temperature cream cheese, room-temperature unsalted butter, salt, and vanilla extract to a large bowl.

• Then, using an electric hand mixer, beat at medium speed until well combined.

• Next, add the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time.

• Beat well after each addition with the mixer until well combined.

• Add the heavy whipping cream.

• Beat until well combined and the frosting is smooth and creamy.

• Place the cake on a cardboard cake round or a large serving plate. Then, using an icing spatula or knife, cover the entire outside of the cake with the cream cheese frosting.

• Then, using your hands, press the sweetened coconut flakes into the frosting, making sure to coat the entire outside of the cake.

This celebrity-approved recipe combines the richness of white chocolate with the tropical flair of coconut for an unforgettable flavor explosion. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and embark on your White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake baking adventure. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, guaranteed to satisfy every sweet tooth.

You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt thinned with a little milk, or buttermilk. However, these options may slightly alter the final taste and texture.

Opt for white chocolate chips made with real cocoa butter for the best flavor and meltability.

Absolutely! This cake pairs well with many frostings. Cream cheese frosting is a classic choice, but you could also try a vanilla glaze, whipped cream frosting, or even a white chocolate ganache.

Sure, toasting the coconut can add a deeper, caramelized flavor dimension that elevates the cake.

• Don’t Overmix:  Once you’ve incorporated the dry ingredients, resist the urge to overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake. Mix just until everything is combined.
• Room Temperature Ingredients:  Ensure all your ingredients, especially the eggs and butter, are at room temperature. This promotes even mixing and a smooth batter.
• Oven Temperature:  Ovens can vary, so keep an eye on the cake towards the end of baking. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, not completely clean.
• Storage:  Store the frosted cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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• 15-cup Bundt Pan
• Baker's Joy No-Stick Baking Spray with Flour
• Electric Stand Mixer
• Electric hand mixer
• Silicone Spatula

Ingredients    1x 2x 3x

Ingredients for the cake.

• 3 c All-Purpose Flour
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• 3 c White (Granulated) Sugar
• 1 c Unsalted Butter room temperature
• 6 Extra-Large Eggs room temperature
• 1 c Sour Cream room temperature
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Coconut Extract
• 2 c Sweetened Coconut Flakes

Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
• ¼ c Unsalted Butter room temperature
• ⅛ tsp Salt
• 2 c Powdered Sugar
• 1 ½ c Sweetened Coconut Flakes

Instructions  

Steps to make the cake.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set the bowl aside until ready to use.
• Place the unsalted butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer and beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. Scrape the bowl, add the white sugar, and continue beating for another 5 minutes.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the sour cream and continue beating until everything is well combined. Add the vanilla and coconut extracts and beat until combined. Then, add the mixed dry ingredients and beat until combined.
• Add the sweetened coconut flakes and the white chocolate chips, and beat just until they are combined.
• Grease and flour a 15-cup bundt pan*. Then, pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for 1 hour and 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, turn the cake onto the wire rack and cool completely before frosting.**

To Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

• Add the cream cheese, unsalted butter, salt, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Then, using an electric hand mixer, beat at medium speed until it is well combined.
• Next, add the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add the heavy whipping cream, beat until well combined and the frosting is smooth and creamy.

To Finish the White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

• Store the frosted cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Yield 16 servings

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Tom Cruise Sends This Cake to Celebrity Friends Every Year: Miles Teller, Jon Hamm, Angela Bassett & More

James corden, kirsten dunst, cobie smulders, jimmy fallon, and rosie o'donnell have received this iconic cake from tom cruise..

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Tom Cruise is known for many things, like doing his own stunts and flying planes, but did you know about the Tom Cruise cake ? Well, technically, it's the White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake from Doan's Bakery in Woodland Hills, CA. However, it has reached legendary status thanks to Tom Cruise, who sends out these delicious cakes every year to his friends and colleagues including  Miles Telle r, Jon Hamm , Angela Bassett ,  James Corden , Kirsten Dunst , Cobie Smulders , Jimmy Fallon , and Rosie O'Donnell .

At the T op Gun: Maverick   premiere in May 2022, Jon Hamm  told Dish Nation 's Andrew Freund, "I was on the list pre- Maverick , so I'm very happy," when he was asked about making the Tom Cruise Cake List. Miles Teller gushed, "The coconut cake is very good. I have one in my fridge right now."

In a 2019 interview with Cobie Smulders, Jimmy Fallon explained, "Tom Cruise will send you a cake during the holidays. Cobie gushed, "I leave it in my freezer and it lasts until, like, March. Like, I just slowly chip away at this thing. It's so good. I don't know why. I'm not even a big sweets person, but it's so good."

"I love sugar, but I can't eat it when I'm training. So, I send it to everyone. I sent it to the stunt team." Tom told James Cordon and Angela Bassett in 2018. That Tom Cruise Cake list is definitely a sign that you've made it. Angela joked, "But, only I ate it," when Tom mentioned sending one to the actress and her husband  Courtney B. Vance,  who unfortunately didn't get a slice of the iconic dessert.

"He gives me this cake every Christmas. We call it the Cruise Cake. It's just this coconut cake. It's the best coconut cake I've ever had in my life," Kirsten Dunst raved on  The Graham Norton Show in 2016. Rosie O'Donnell dedicated a 2021 Instagram post to this holiday gift. 

You may not be on the Tom Cruise Cake List, yet, but you can order the legendary dessert from Goldbelly  in the meantime. 

Doan's Bakery White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

This coconut cake has chunks of sweet white chocolate, cream cheese frosting, and it's covered in toasted coconut flakes. This pillowy cake serves 12 to 16 people.

It ships frozen with dry ice. When it arrives, put it in your fridge or the freezer. The cake lasts 5 days in the refrigerator and up to 4 months in the freezer. If you want to enjoy the dessert right away, just remove the packaging and allow the cake to thaw at room temperature.

Celebrities aren't the only people raving about this iconic cake. Check out these rave reviews from Goldbelly shoppers. 

Doan's Bakery White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake Reviews

A shopper raved, "Got a 'Tom Cruise' cake from Doan's Bakery in CA. Cake arrived on time and was in perfect condition due to dry ice. Thawed and cake was perfect. Whole process: from ordering to eating was flawless. Thanks Goldbelly! From a happy customer."

Someone else shared, "The entire experience was awesome! Delivered on time. The cake was absolutely delicious and worth the wait and cost!"

A customer raved, "I loved every minute of my purchase..I ordered a fun cake for my easter weekend but I was invited to an engagement party and the groom-to-be loves coconut so I gave the cake away...it was a hit on Friday night...I sure wish I had a slice of it right now....I'm so proud of your services and your product choices..God bless your hearts and may all our bellies be happy too.....it was a joy to give away my cake for such a sweet night...I'm grateful and thankful."

A fan of the cake reviewed, "Everything. Astonishingly good, unexpectedly good. We got a cake from across the country and it arrived in perfect condition and was phenomenal. Costly but: Worth every dollar. Will be ordering more through the service."

"It was delivered on time. Wrapped very well. My daughter was thrilled with the cake. It is such a treat to order things from across the states and see what different businesses are famous for," a Goldbelly customer explained.

"Everything was on time & held up extremely well! And oh so delicious!!! Thanks for making one very happy family," a shopper reviewed.

If you're looking for more Tom Cruise-inspired shopping, you need to check out  this  Top Gun  style guide .

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Tom Cruise sends this coconut cake to all of his famous friends — and we tried recreating it at home

Having a slice of cake isn't just for birthdays, especially when you're friends with Top Gun: Maverick star Tom Cruise. Just ask Doan's Bakery , a Woodland Hills, Calif. bakery that's been whipping up cakes, cookies, cheesecakes and more for visitors to drool over for more than 25 years.

While Doan's is a favorite with locals and visitors, A-list celebrities like Tom Cruise are also big fans. So big, in fact, that Cruise routinely gifts his famous friends with the same cake from Doan's Bakery. The cake is a decadent coconut white chocolate bundt cake, iced with cream cheese frosting and covered in white flakes of coconut. It's now known around the world as the "Tom Cruise cake" after superstars like Angela Bassett and Jimmy Fallon have raved about it publicly.

The white chocolate coconut bundt cake is so popular that one Yahoo editor waited for two months for it to arrive via Goldbelly, a company that ships foods and meal kits from restaurants around the country. Her take: the cake is a "coconut dream come true," and "fully worth the hype."

But what's the cost of this famed coconut goodness? At Goldbelly the Doan's Bakery creation costs $110. Getting the cake straight from the bakery will run approximately $50.

The white chocolate coconut cake, as it's called on the official Doan's Bakery menu, has been available for guests to devour since the bakery opened a quarter-century ago, according to Eric Doan, who owns the bakery with his mom, Karen. "It's almost embarrassing to say that it's probably been 25 years," he tells Yahoo Life. "And it's just become more and more popular."

Doan says his small business has become very familiar with Cruise's cake-ordering habits over the years. "In the last 10 or 11 years Odin Productions, which is actually Tom's production company, would order these and give them as gifts over the holidays or at the close of a movie shooting or something like that," he shares, explaining that the production company typically orders a few hundred of the scrumptious cakes in October so Doan's Bakery has plenty of time to complete the order before the shipping deadline and busy holiday season. According to a 2015 Facebook post from delivery company 247 Delivers Inc., it seems Cruise has even thanked his delivery services for transporting the cakes by ... that's right ... giving them a cake of their own.

But what makes this cake so good? While Doan wouldn't share the list of ingredients that make the confection so tasty, he did let us in on one secret. "It's just made with a lot of love, you know," he says.

After learning about this sweet gift idea, I had to attempt to make the cake myself, so I turned to a copycat recipe found at online food blog Plain Chicken . Most of the recipe seemed pretty straightforward and I already had most of the ingredients at home since I love baking. But what I didn't have was coconut extract and instant coconut cream pudding mix. Since the latter of the two was hard to find at my grocery store, and the recipe mentioned vanilla pudding mix was a good swap, I went with vanilla instead.

After getting all my ingredients prepped, I turned the oven on and got to work putting the butter, sugar and extracts into my mixing bowls and beating the ingredients together until it was pale yellow and super-fluffy. While this was happening I used the wrappers from the sticks of butter to grease my bundt pan — a trick I picked up from chef Christina Tosi when I was participating in her Bake Club during the height of the pandemic.

Next came the eggs and the pudding mix: The recipe is very clear to not make the pudding according to the package directions because all you need is the mix. Cooking and baking tip website Chew the World says adding pudding mix to cake adds more moisture to the final product and can help cakes to stay fresher longer.

With everything incorporated, I mixed in the white chocolate by hand, making sure not to over-mix my batter, then scooped it into the greased and floured bundt pan and popped it into the oven for the instructed amount of time, which was an hour and 30 minutes. When the cake was done I let it rest for about 15 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack and transferring it to a plate.

While the cake was cooling I made the cream cheese frosting: a fairly universal cream cheese frosting recipe made by mixing together butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. After everything was mixed, I set the frosting aside to toast the coconut. This is where I noticed a big difference between the cake of Tom Cruise's dreams and the one I was creating.

In photos of the original cake, the coconut is all white. While the description from Goldbelly does say the cake is covered in toasted coconut, it's definitely not a golden brown toasty color. Still, because I was following the copycat recipe exactly, I did toast the coconut. I'm a rule follower.

It was finally time to assemble the cake. I started by taking big globs of frosting and spreading it evenly over the entire surface. The best part? My icing job didn't need to be pretty because it was going to be covered in sweet toasted coconut flakes.

The final result of the cake was one I was very proud of, even though I don't think it's an exact dupe for the one at Doan's. I shared the cake with my family and everyone raved about how good it was. The exterior of the cake was slightly crispy thanks to the toasted coconut, which was a nice textural contrast from the silky smooth frosting. Both played well with the slightly dense and buttery cake.

What would I do differently next time? I definitely wouldn't toast the coconut as long, or at all, if I was trying to make an exact replica of the Doan's Bakery version. I also would cook the cake for less time, knowing other bundt cakes I make only take an hour and 15 minutes. A shorter baking time may make a perfectly moist cake even more moist and delicious.

The final verdict? While I may not be getting one of the original Doan's Bakery white chocolate coconut bundt cakes from Cruise himself, making this copycat was a pretty good alternative to me, even if I make a few adjustments next time.

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June 30, 2023

Tom Cruise Cake

Tom Cruise Cake –a copycat version of the white chocolate coconut bundt cake that Tom Cruise sends every Christmas to a select list of friends from Doan’s Bakery. Make it in the Instant Pot or the oven.

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If you are a fan of coconut and moist cakes this is the cake for you! It has a nice coconut flavor that contrasts perfectly with the cream cheese frosting. I loved the use of the coconut extract in addition to the shredded coconut…plenty of coconut flavor and texture!

You can bake this cake in the oven or you can use your Instant Pot to “bake” it. The difference is that with the Instant Pot you’ll get a denser texture. This cake refrigerates well and tastes really nice chilled. It’s quite dense (think pound cake) and rich so I cut it up into 16 thin pieces.

Ingredients/Substitution Ideas

• White sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Coconut extract *
• Sour cream –or plain yogurt
• All purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Shredded coconut
• White chocolate chips –or white chocolate bark chopped up
• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl add the white sugar and softened butter. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to mix until light and fluffy. 

• Beat in the eggs. Add in the vanilla, coconut and sour cream. Beat until combined.

Add in flour, salt and baking powder and use a rubber scraper to fold it in until just combined.

Fold in the coconut and white chocolate. 

Spray a half size bundt cake pan * with non-stick cooking spray. Scrape the batter into the pan. 

Lightly cover the pan with foil. Pour 1 ½ cups water into bottom of Instant Pot. Place the pan on a trivet/sling and lower into the pot.

Pressure cook for 45 minutes. When time is up unplug pot and let it sit for 10 minutes. Move valve to venting and remove the lid.

Carefully remove the cake and invert it onto a plate. It will have little brown spots of caramelized white chocolate. Let cool. 

Make the frosting by adding cream cheese, butter, vanilla, coconut extract, salt, powdered sugar and milk to a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth. 

Frost the top and sides of the cake. Lightly press the coconut evenly around the outside and top of the cake. Slice and serve. 

• I used my 6 quart Instant Pot *. You can also make this in an 8 quart pot.
• Cover leftovers tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container * in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• I used a half size bundt cake pan .* This size pan will fit inside your Instant Pot. It is also known as a 6 cup bundt cake pan.
• Other recipes you can use your bundt cake pan for are Instant Pot Hummingbird Cake and Instant Pot Earthquake Cake .
• If you want you can double the recipe and bake it in the oven in a 12 cup bundt cake pan. You’ll need to bake it for 85 minutes at 325 degrees.

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• Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 6 – 8 servings 1 x

Description

A copycat version of the white chocolate coconut bundt cake that Tom Cruise sends every Christmas to a select list of friends from Doan’s Bakery. Make it in the Instant Pot or the oven.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 2 Tbsp softened butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp coconut extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp milk
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl add the white sugar and softened butter. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to mix until light and fluffy. 
• Add in flour, salt and baking powder and use a rubber scraper to fold it in until just combined. Fold in the coconut and white chocolate. 
• Spray a half size bundt cake pan* with non-stick cooking spray. Scrape the batter into the pan. 
• To make in the Instant Pot: Lightly cover the pan with foil. Pour 1 ½ cups water into bottom of Instant Pot. Place the pan on a trivet/sling and lower into the pot. Pressure cook for 45 minutes. When time is up unplug pot and let it sit for 10 minutes. Move valve to venting and remove the lid. Carefully remove the cake and invert it onto a plate. Let cool. To bake in the oven: Bake at 350 degrees for 75 minutes, check for doneness with a toothpick. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack or plate. 
• Make the frosting by adding cream cheese, butter, vanilla, coconut extract, salt, powdered sugar and milk to a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth. 
• Frost the top and sides of the cake. Lightly press the coconut evenly around the outside and top of the cake. Slice and serve. 
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Instant Pot or Oven

*Karen Petersen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

August 9, 2023 at 1:06 pm

To bake this cake in the oven…one section says 325 degrees for 85 minutes and then another section says 350 degrees for 75 minutes. What is the correct temperature and time?

August 11, 2023 at 10:55 am

Bake at 350 degrees for 75 minutes, check for doneness with a toothpick. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack or plate.

July 2, 2023 at 4:44 pm

it could be a great cake. Tom cruise is disgusting.

July 1, 2023 at 10:12 pm

Im on a sodium restriction what does the salt do in the tom cruse cake? or in many recipes?

July 3, 2023 at 8:25 am

Salt=flavor. No salt=bland food

July 3, 2023 at 8:28 am

Also, 1/8 tsp and 1/4 tsp. in a cake that size shouldn’t affect your sodium.

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The Secret Behind Tom Cruise's Favourite Cake: Doan's Bakery Cruise Coconut Cake

Doan's Bakery's coconut and white chocolate bundt cake is legendary in Hollywood circles. It is the cake that Tom Cruise sends around to his nearest and dearest associates every year. This is a delicious version of the coconut bundt cake inspired by the Doan's Bakery "Cruise Coconut Cake". With white chocolate and sour cream to keep it moist and a dreamy cream cheese frosting and lashings of shredded coconut it's the cake that inspired an obsession!

A friend sent me an article on this cake a few weeks ago and it immediately intrigued me. I fell down a wormhole of information about this cake. Each year Tom Cruise's people apparently purchase around 200 or 300 of these cakes from Doan's Bakery. Doan's is owned by Karen Doan and is located on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. Some of the famous past recipients of this coconut cake are Henry Cavill, Rosie O'Donnell, Jimmy Fallon, Angela Bassett, John Hamm, Graham Norton and Kirsten Dunst. Kirsten Dunst calls it one of the best cakes she has ever had while Tom Hanks said, "This cake is so great you can really only have it once a year," on an episode of Mythical Kitchen.

Apparently his plane delivers these across the Atlantic to recipients in the UK and Europe each Christmas . One Guardian journalist made it his mission to receive one of these cakes. He succeeded actually snagging two and while we can't all get on Tom Cruise's cake list, you can buy it from Doan's Bakery for $50 or for $125 from Goldbelly, a delivery service for popular American foods. Apparently this "Cruise coconut cake" helps keep the small bakery in business. And you can bet next time I go to Los Angeles I am buying myself one of these cakes and probably eating the whole thing in my hotel room.

In the meantime as Goldbelly doesn't ship overseas (and even if they did I'm sure I could not afford the shipping) this is a coconut white chocolate bundt cake modelled on the Doan's Coconut Bundt Cake. Obviously the recipe is a closely guarded secret although a quick look at the photos and the ingredients suggests that there is sour cream in this cake which makes sense to keep it so moist. The Doan's Bakery cake is actually white in colour which is hard to achieve with eggs and butter. I used a white food colouring powder that colours food white.

There was much excitement in the house when it came to baking day. I had told Mr NQN about the Tom Cruise cake and the story behind it and he loves a good story as much as anyone else. We were both intrigued to try it. And it turned out nobody was more excited than little Milo Elliott.

The night before I took the eggs and butter out of the fridge to come to temperature. That morning after he had eaten his breakfast (and he gets fed well but try reasoning with a dog about their rations!) while we were both upstairs sipping our morning cup of tea, Milo was suspiciously quiet. "Where is Milo?" Mr NQN said and I looked around. Milo is usually either suctioned to one of us or just outside for a quick minute doing his morning pee. He is never far away and we hadn't seen him for a good 15 minutes.

Mr NQN went downstairs to the kitchen and called up to me. "What's the thing in the gold foil?" he said eyeing an empty gold foil wrapper on Milo's bed. It turned out that our little boy had somehow grabbed the butter that I had set out for this bundt cake off the top of the kitchen island. This is no small feat as he is very small and the island is very tall. In his stealthy fashion, it was all done in silence. It had not come crashing to the ground like it should have and our tiny 5kg boy had eaten around 100g of salted butter! I called the vet straight away and they told us to watch and wait and see if he was vomiting or had an upset tummy (TMI but he regurgitated it during his walk that afternoon along with his breakfast). And you can bet that when this cake was pulled out of the oven, it was put far away from the edge of the kitchen island and covered well so that any theft would come with a lot of noise!

So tell me Dear Reader, have you ever heard of this Tom Cruise Coconut Cake? Do you like bundt cakes?

Coconut White Chocolate Bundt Cake

An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott

Preparation time: 45 minutes

Cooking time: 1.5 hours

Serves: 8-10

• 450g/1lb plain all purpose flour
• 50g/1.7ozs. cornflour or fine cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon bicarb soda
• 6 eggs, room temperature
• 300ml/10.6flozs sour cream
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coconut flavouring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white food colouring powder
• 250g/8.8ozs butter, very soft but not melted*
• 660g/23ozs. caster or superfine sugar
• 100g/3.5ozs white chocolate, very finely chopped

For Frosting

250g/8.8ozs cream cheese, room temp

65g/2.3ozs. butter, softened*

• 500g/1.1lbs icing or powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon white food colour powder (you can find this at cake decorating stores)
• 120g/4ozs. moist coconut flakes

*The butter should be very soft, like if you pushed a butter knife through it it wouldn't have any resistance.

** If you don't have white colouring you can make it without it, it just won't have that white colour to it.

Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 160C/320F. Make a slurry of 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons of flour to flour your large 12 cup bundt tin. You do not want your bundt cake to stick to your tin at all.

Step 2 - In a bowl sift the flour, cornflour and add the salt, bicarb soda and white colouring and whisk to combine dry ingredients well. Whisk the eggs with the sour cream, vinegar, coconut flavouring and vanilla extract and set aside. With an electric mixer fitted with a beater attachment beat the softened butter and sugar for 5 minutes on high until white. Add in the flour in two lots. Then add in the egg mixture and beat until smooth. Lastly stir through the white chocolate. Scoop into the prepared tin and sit to rest on the counter for 10 minutes (to relax the glutens). Then bake for 1 hour and 25-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the cake section comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 20 minutes and then trim the base if needed and loosen all around the edges and turn out onto a wire rack.

Step 3 - To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until soft and smooth on medium high speed. Then on slow speed beat the icing sugar until combined. Add the vanilla, coconut, lemon juice, salt and white colour powder (start with 1/4 teaspoon and see how it goes, I added about 1/2 teaspoon of it). Beat until smooth. Then spread frosting all over the cake. Place the serving stand on a tray to catch any coconut that falls. Press the coconut flakes onto the frosting to stick. This cake needs to be stored in the fridge because of the cream cheese frosting.

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This White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake is a Favorite of Tom Cruise

The copycat recipe for this bundt cake is even better than the original.

This Bundt cake is so good, we’ve heard that Tom Cruise gifts it to his A-list friends every Christmas. It’s a moist white chocolate flavor with shredded coconut flakes.

Since it is apparently irresistible enough to make celebrities stray from their strict diets, Courtney Rich took her cake-making magic to it. The unbiased tasting panel claims Courtney’s is better than the original!

Find more recipes and ideas from Courtney online at @cakebycourtney and www.cakebycourtney.com .

Copycat Tom Cruise White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

Ingredients.

FOR THE COCONUT BUNDT CAKE

• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
• ½ cup (125 g) canned coconut milk, mixed before measuring
• ½ cup (120 g) buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon (16 g) coconut emulsion or extract
• 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• 2 egg whites, at room temperature

FOR THE COCONUT BUTTERCREAM

• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, slightly cold
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) powdered sugar, measured then sifted
• 1 teaspoon (5.3 g) coconut emulsion
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup (95 g) sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup (95 g) toasted coconut, I buy mine pre-toasted from Orson Gygi
• 1 cup toffee baking bits

FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick spray. Dust with granulated sugar. Set aside.
• In a medium size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, stir together the coconut milk, buttermilk, and coconut emulsion. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light in color and fluffy in texture, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the melted white chocolate, followed by the eggs and egg whites, making sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl in between additions.
• Continue to beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, until the mixture gets smooth in texture and slightly bigger in volume.
• With the mixer on low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture, followed by ½ the coconut mixture, another ⅓ of the flour, the second ½ of the coconut mixture, and then the remaining flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top of the cake (which turns into the bottom) with the toasted coconut and then cover with the toffee bits (the coconut flakes need to go first so you can cover them with the toffee to help prevent the flakes from browning too much). Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs on it.
• Remove from oven and place the bundt pan on a cooling rack to cool completely. Allow the cake to cool for about an hour, until it’s room temperature, before inverting the cake on a cake stand. Allowing the cake to cool completely in the pan helps the cake to release from the sides cleanly when it’s time to take the cake out.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese for about 2 minutes, until lighter in color and fluffier in texture.
• With the mixer on low, gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing a little in between each addition.
• Stir in the coconut emulsion and salt.
• Turn the mixer to medium-high speed and beat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. The buttercream will become lighter in color and texture.
• Spread or pipe the buttercream on top of the cake. Cover with shredded coconut.

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Hacks Calls Out Tom Cruise’s Coconut Cake – What to Know About the Famous Dessert Cruise Gifts Every Christmas

The coveted "Tom Cruise cake" is sent to the movie star's A-list friends during the holiday season

Hacks is back and full of just as many pop culture references as before.

The first episode of the third season aired on Max on Thursday, May 2. Just like in previous seasons, the jokes were full of witty one-liners and name drops, with one scene focused entirely on Tom Cruise ’s elusive coconut cake.

In the season 3 premiere of the Emmy-winning show , Deborah Vance ( Jean Smart ) finds herself bouncing between red carpet events and photo shoots before unintentionally reuniting with Ava ( Hannah Einbinder ). Ava is her former writer who pushed Deborah to create a comedy special, but was subsequently fired in a push from Deborah to grow her own career.

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The two run into each other in an awkward elevator ride. When Deborah steps off at her floor, the stiff conversation seems to end — until Ava knocks on her door. 

Ava eggs Deborah on to quip about her appearance, as she had always done when the pair worked together, but stops the conversation when she spots a baked good over Deborah’s shoulder.

“Is that the Tom Cruise coconut cake?” Ava asks.

“How the hell did you know that?” Deborah replies with a furrowed brow.

“It’s a famous cake,” Ava replies matter-of-factly. “Every Christmas he sends one to his entire contact list. I’ve read about it for years. Kirsten Dunst said it was one of the best cakes she’s ever had and she was in Marie Antoinette .”

She continues on to ask her former boss about how it tastes and is shocked when she replies that she isn’t planning to try it.

“So, no one’s eating the Tom Cruise coconut cake?” Ava says, eyeing the cake in a not-so-subtle manner.

Deborah sees through her question, rolls her eyes and offers Ava a slice, which Ava eagerly accepts.

“For the record, I’m not a Tom Cruise guy and I think leading man culture is really toxic but I do want to see what this tastes like simply from an anthropological standpoint,” Ava rambles before trying the dessert.

She dives in, taking a big bite out of the huge slice she carved out for herself, immediately rolling her eyes back in disbelief. “Yup, yup,” she says, pointing emphatically at the cake.

Never miss a story — sign up for  PEOPLE's free daily newsletter  to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 

The Hacks reference is just a sliver of the lore around the Top Gun star’s coveted cake. 

Every holiday season, Cruise is known to send the $126 white chocolate coconut bundt cake made by Doan's Bakery in Woodland Hills, Calif. to his famous friends, including Tom Hanks , Jon Hamm and Rosie O'Donnell . The bundt is spread with cream cheese frosting and then covered with toasted coconut flakes. It is even available for shipping on Goldbelly for those who aren't local — or on Cruise's list.

The legend of the “Tom Cruise cake” grows every year as A-listers brag about the arrival of (or mourn no longer receiving ) the coconut treat.

New episodes of Hacks  will be available to stream on Thursdays on Max.

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How to Grate Fresh Coconut

Grating coconut – more than you will ever want to know.

S ometimes there is a need for freshly-grated coconut. Now I know most of the time you can use frozen shredded coconut, but for that special occasion, you might want to take the time to grate one for yourself.

But it’s not for the faint of heart! It’s not an easy task! The holidays are coming up and one way to tell your family you love them is to bake a fresh coconut cake))

I grated two coconuts for a fresh coconut cake for my grandson’s birthday. You know how that goes….if they want a coconut cake, then it is my job as a grandmother to produce a coconut cake! It’s a labor of love and I probably wouldn’t do it for anyone other than someone I had birthed.

My mother and grandmother always grated coconuts for those Christmas or Thanksgiving cakes. That’s the only time I can remember having a fresh coconut cake growing up. Honestly, I hadn’t even thought about whether or not coconuts would be available in the grocery store this time of the year. I did have to go to two stores to find them.

It had been a very long time since I had cracked a coconut and grated it, so I really sort of wanted to do it again just to document it I guess…lol. Everyone “needs” to know how! Or at least just so you can say “Been there, done that.” Next time, I’ll probably opt for the frozen coconut too))

Coconut Facts

I learned a lot about coconuts just by preparing for this post on how to grate fresh coconut! And I thought there couldn’t be that much to know…I was wrong)))

Coconut Palm

A coconut palm won’t reach peak production until it is 15-20 years old. A coconut palm can live 60-80 years. Coconuts are harvested about 8 times a year and on average tree produces about 15 coconuts per harvest. And they do fall off trees when they are ripe. And yes, they have been known to kill people!. Note to self: Wach out for falling coconuts!

Would you Prefer Green or Brown?

The only coconuts we see in our area are brown coconuts which just means they are more mature than green ones. The green ones are the type you can stick a straw in and drink coconut water. You have to run over the brown ones with a truck to crack them open.

Remember Tom Hanks in Cast Away? Lopping off the top of a coconut and drinking the juice. That may happen in real life in the tropics, but it doesn’t happen in the south. The only time we might see a green coconut would be on a cruise or a trip to Hawaii. If I ever get to go…..I’ll take pics and update this post)) Sounds like a research project…and would be tax deductible)))

Brown coconuts are hairy, heavy, and have delectable white meat which is called mature flesh or copra. The brown fibrous layer attached to the meat is edible, but most often it’s trimmed off before the coconut meat is grated.

How to Choose a Brown Coconut to Grate

Coconuts don’t come with an expiration date, or I’ve never seen one anyway. But they can get old, so be wary of a grayish-colored one. If you crack one and the water smells soured, discard it, and also discard it if the meat is yellowish.

A good coconut should feel heavy and you can hear the fluid inside when you shake it. The eyes should be clean-looking and it should have no cracks. The coconuts I purchased this week, did have a score mark around them that was supposed to make cracking them open easier, but I couldn’t tell that it helped at all.

Have you ever wondered why one of the three coconut eyes is soft? Well, me either, but anyway, one is the germination port. Sort of like an umbilical cord, I guess))

Grating the Coconut

First, poke a hole in the “soft eye” and drain the water. We would call this “coconut milk” but that’s not right. This is the “coconut water.”

“Coconut Milk” is a commercially made product that uses the pureed meat of the coconut with water added. I supposed it may be done manually somewhere but for all practical purposes, we buy it in a can or container.

Coconut cream is just thicker coconut milk with a higher fat content. We buy that in a can also, called Cream of Coconut but it has extra sugar added. Real cream coconut does not. So be careful when you buy. The canned Cream of Coconut that we typically see on grocery shelves is used in desserts or alcoholic drinks like Pina Colada.

The fibrous brown layer attached to the white meat has to be cut off. Well, in my opinion anyway. It is edible, but snow-white coconut is the most desirable I think. Trim it off carefully. And carefully I mean as to not cut yourself!

Hand Grater or Food Processor

You can hang grate your coconut as I did with a microblade grater or a box grater using the fine grating side. It’s a slow process for sure. My Nijia didn’t have a grate or shred setting so I didn’t try using it. I did use a small 2-cup chopper to chop the tiny pieces that were too small to grate by hand.

So if you have a food processor that finely shreds, go for it! I do have a hand-cranked shredder that would have grated the coconut in minutes, but that meant getting it out, setting it up, then washing it and putting it away. So I grabbed the microblade out of the drawer and used it. I did grate my finger too once.

Store the grated coconut in the refrigerator until ready for use. You can freeze it in bags too. I’m not sure how long freshly grated coconut would last, but the “internet” says four days. Most people who go to the trouble to grate coconut, like me, will be using it immediately. Any leftovers should just go on into the freezer.

The finished product

The grated coconuts from the two I had measured out about 8 cups. It was very light and airy. I stored it in the refrigerator while I made my cake and frosting and by the time I took it out, it measured out less. More like 6-7 cups which was plenty for my recipe.

Here’s my cake after all that work!

I haven’t decided if I will do a post on the fresh coconut cake yet….it was a whole afternoon affair! But if you’re interested I’ll be happy to share the process.

Birthday Requests

Here’s Matt getting a taste of his birthday cake)))

Maggie’s birthday is coming up next week! She’ll be 20 and I have my fingers crossed that she will want chocolate chip cookies!

more from my kitchen

Yummy pound cake, my aunt mildred’s pound cake.

Well, I call this pound cake. According to my mother’s recipes, it was my Aunt Mildred’s “plain cake.” But it’s a pound cake, so we’ll call it that. She may have just been referring to her plain cake without a glaze or frosting of any kind. Anyway….I decided to give the recipe a whirl!

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