Tom Cruise Christmas Cake: A Festive Coconut Bundt Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups cake flour
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 1.25 cups sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup finely chopped white chocolate
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2.5 cups powdered sugar
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. To make the coconut cake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan for best results.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside the dry ingredients.
4. In a separate large bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Add whole eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract, coconut extract, and sour cream, then beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Gently fold in flaked coconut and white chocolate chips.
6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan and use the back of a spoon to ensure even distribution.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, around 1 hour and 25 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely for approximately 2 more hours.
8. To prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla, coconut extract, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing slowly until fully incorporated. Add cream and beat until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Frost the top and sides of the cake, then lightly press coconut evenly around the outside for a beautiful finish.
10. Slice, serve, and enjoy this delightful Tom Cruise Christmas Cake!

Nutrition

• Calories: 697 kcal
• Fat Content: 34 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 73 g
• Sodium Content: 298 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 133 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 94 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 21 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g