Tom Cruise Coconut Cake (White Chocolate Bundt)

This decadent white chocolate coconut bundt cake is inspired by the famous holiday gift from Tom Cruise. It features a tender, moist crumb packed with coconut chunks, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut.

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Soft, velvety, and incredibly rich. This tom cruise coconut cake is known as the "celebrity cake" for a reason-it's the exact style of white chocolate coconut bundt that the actor famously gifts to his friends every holiday season. It features a moist, tender crumb enriched with melted white chocolate and coconut milk, all topped with a cloud of cream cheese frosting and heaps of toasted coconut.

Why You'll Love This

This recipe replicates that exclusive Tom Cruise Cake Recipe experience right in your own kitchen. The addition of melted white chocolate into the batter creates a texture that is denser and more luxurious than a standard sponge. I love how the hidden layer of toffee bits at the bottom adds a surprising buttery crunch that contrasts perfectly with the soft cake.

What You'll Need

To recreate this White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake, you need specific ingredients that build moisture and flavor. The combination of buttermilk and canned coconut milk ensures the cake stays soft for days.

Check the recipe card for exact amounts and full instructions.

Main Ingredients

• White Chocolate: Melted and mixed into the batter, this acts as a secret fat source for richness.
• Coconut Milk: Use canned coconut milk (full fat) for the deepest tropical flavor.
• Buttermilk: The acidity helps tenderize the gluten, resulting in a soft crumb.
• Coconut Emulsion: This provides a stronger, more stable flavor than standard alcohol-based extracts.
• Toffee Bits: Sprinkled at the bottom of the pan to create a caramelized, crunchy crust.
• Cream Cheese: The base of the frosting, offering a tang that cuts through the sweetness.
• Toasted Coconut: Adds texture and a nutty aroma to the finish.

Optional Extras

You can add a handful of chopped macadamia nuts to the batter for extra crunch. Serving this with a side of tart raspberry coulis also balances the sweet Coconut Bundt Cake Recipe beautifully.

How to Make Tom Cruise Coconut Cake (Step-by-Step)

This Coconut Bundt Cake Recipe requires careful mixing to maintain the velvety texture.

Prep Dry & Wet

Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl, and mix the coconut milk, buttermilk, and emulsion in another. Separating these ensures you can alternate them later for a smooth emulsion.

Cream Base

Beat the butter and sugar for 3 full minutes until pale, then mix in the melted white chocolate and eggs. This step builds the structural air bubbles that keep the cake from being heavy.

Combine & Bake

Alternate adding the flour and liquid mixtures on low speed, then pour into a Bundt pan sprinkled with coconut and toffee bits. Baking at a lower temperature (325°F) ensures the dense batter cooks evenly without burning the crust.

Frost

Once cool, whip the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar into a fluffy frosting. Spreading this over the cooled cake seals in the moisture and acts as glue for the shredded coconut.

Variations

If you don't have a bundt pan, this batter works as a layered White Cake With Coconut, though baking times will decrease. You can substitute the white chocolate with coconut cream for a purer coconut profile. For a lighter version, omit the toffee bits, though they are signature to this specific style.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

Store this Toasted Coconut Cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days due to the cream cheese frosting. Allow the slices to come to room temperature for 20 minutes before eating to soften the butter and chocolate. You can freeze individual slices tightly wrapped in plastic for up to 3 months.

Best Pairings for Tom Cruise Coconut Cake

This rich Creamy Coconut Cake needs a beverage that can cut through the sugar. A hot cup of black coffee or an unsweetened Earl Grey tea is the perfect partner. For a holiday gathering, serve it alongside a glass of dry champagne.

Common Questions About Tom Cruise Coconut Cake

More Recipes You'll Love

If you love this Dessert tom cruise coconut cake, try these other Coconut Bundt inspired treats.

• Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake
• Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake

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Tom Cruise Coconut Cake (White Chocolate Bundt)

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This decadent white chocolate coconut bundt cake is inspired by the famous holiday gift from Tom Cruise. It features a tender, moist crumb packed with coconut chunks, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings:12 slice

Course:Dessert

Cuisine:American

Calories:680kcal

Cost:$20

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups all-purpose flour Structural base
• 2 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent
• 1 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
• ½ cup canned coconut milk Mixed before measuring
• ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature Adds moisture and tang
• 1 tablespoon coconut emulsion or extract Deepens flavor
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar Sweetener
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature For creaming
• 4 oz white chocolate, melted Adds richness
• 3 large eggs, room temperature Binder
• 2 large egg whites Adds lightness
• 4 oz cream cheese For frosting
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted For frosting
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Garnish
• 1 cup toasted coconut Crunchy topping
• 1 cup toffee baking bits Hidden crunch

Equipment

• 1 12-cup Bundt pan Essential for shape
• 1 stand mixer Paddle attachment
• 1 Cooling rack For cooling
• 1 Whisk For dry ingredients
• 1 Sifter For powdered sugar

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until fully aerated and combined.
2. Stir the coconut milk, buttermilk, and coconut emulsion together in a separate small container.
3. Beat the butter and sugar in a mixer for 3 minutes until pale, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume.
4. Mix in melted white chocolate, then add eggs and whites one by one, scraping the bowl frequently.
5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and liquid mixture on low speed until a smooth batter forms.
6. Pour into a prepared Bundt pan, top with toasted coconut and toffee bits, and bake at 325°F for 50-55 minutes.
7. Cool completely, then beat butter, cream cheese, sugar, and extract to make the frosting.
8. Frost the cooled cake and cover generously with shredded and toasted coconut.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g (1 slice)Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 8gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 62gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all refrigerated ingredients (butter, eggs, buttermilk) are at room temperature before mixing; this prevents the batter from curdling and ensures a smooth, velvety texture.

Pairing

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