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Tom Cruise Coconut Cake – A moist and fluffy bundt cake topped with creamy frosting and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes, with a slice revealing a soft, rich interior with chocolate chips.

The Best Tom Cruise Coconut Cake

A luxurious three-layer Tom Cruise Coconut Cake inspired by Tom Cruise's famous holiday gift. Features moist coconut-infused cake layers with creamy cream cheese frosting and a snow-white coconut coating.
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Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Celebrity-Inspired
Keyword: celebrity recipe, coconut cake, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert, layer cake, tom cruise cake
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 13 slices
Calories: 456kcal
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • 3 9-inch round cake pans
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Offset spatula
  • Cake stand or serving plate

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

For the Frosting:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Prepare cake pans
  • Mix dry ingredients
  • Cream butter and sugar
    A glass mixing bowl filled with smooth, creamy cake batter for the famous Tom Cruise Coconut Cake. The electric mixer beaters, coated in the luscious batter, rest above the bowl, showcasing its silky texture. The scene is set on a clean marble countertop, capturing the essence of homemade baking.
  • Add eggs and vanilla
    A glass mixing bowl with ingredients for the Tom Cruise Coconut Cake, featuring rich brown sugar, melted butter, fresh eggs, and a hand pouring vanilla extract. The glossy mixture sits on a dark countertop, capturing the essence of homemade baking.
  • Alternate wet and dry ingredients
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes
  • Cool completely
  • Make frosting
  • Assemble and decorate

Notes

  • Best served at room temperature
  • Can be made 1 day ahead
  • Allow 2-3 hours for complete cooling before frosting
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for best results

Nutrition

Serving: 147g | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.2mg