Tom Cruise Coconut Cake: The Best Indulgent Tropical Treat
A delightful tropical coconut cake that is inspired by Tom Cruise’s favorite dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the flour.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding coconut extract.
- Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut for a garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg