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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.

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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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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 13 slices
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Celebrity-Inspired
Calories: 456
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Prepare cake pans
  3. Mix dry ingredients
  4. Cream butter and sugar
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  5. Add eggs and vanilla
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  6. Alternate wet and dry ingredients
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes
  8. Cool completely
  9. Make frosting
  10. Assemble and decorate

Nutrition

Serving: 147gCalories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 892IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1.2mg

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

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