Tom Cruise has a quirky holiday tradition: he sends a special cake to friends and stars. This cake is the White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake from Doan’s Bakery in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. It all started in 2008 when Katie Holmes introduced it to him. Ever since, it has become part of his holiday ritual.
This cake, often playfully dubbed the “Tom Cruise Christmas Cake,” is quite popular. It costs about $139.95 on delivery services like GoldBelly, which hasn’t been fully stocked lately. However, a quick trip to the bakery could score you the cake for a much friendlier price of $66. So that’s what I did—strictly for testing purposes, of course.
To share in this adventure, I brought along three colleagues: Mia, Gary, and Jason. We discussed our thoughts on a recent podcast episode, but here’s a taste of our reactions.
First, we should mention our biases: I never get white chocolate, Mia has a strong dislike for coconut, and Jason has tasted it before. Gary, on the other hand, tends to set high standards when it comes to desserts.
We picked up the cake fresh from Doan’s and kept it cool until tasting. However, note to self: next time, remember the coffee!
Here’s how we felt:
Mikey: “I was surprised by its texture. It’s heavy but delicious. It has frosting with sweetened coconut on top, and chunks of white chocolate and toasted coconut inside. It’s very sweet.”
Gary: “The texture is surprisingly complex. It’s a sugar overload, but let’s be honest, that’s what holiday cakes are about. It really stands out.”
Mia: “I actually quite enjoy it! For someone who doesn’t like coconut, I was pleasantly surprised. It doesn’t taste overly coconutty, which is a plus for me.”
Jason: “It feels festive! It reminds me of those fluffy Hostess snowballs I used to enjoy. But the slice I tried before was at room temperature, and it had a different feel.”
After a few more bites, we all agreed that coffee would have balanced the sweetness well.
Mia reflected, “This is exactly the kind of cake you could picture sitting with your grandmother, enjoying it over coffee.”
As we tasted, the question came up: does knowing it’s “Tom Cruise’s cake” change how we feel about it?
Gary said, “Absolutely, there’s a whole fun element to it. It’s like a conversation starter.”
When asked if we would buy it for a holiday party, the answer was a resounding yes.
Mia added, “At $66, it’s a reasonable festive treat.”
Gary chimed in, “It may not be the best cake out there, but it certainly has an interesting backstory.”
Then we discussed whether we’d pay $139.95 to send one via GoldBelly. Opinions varied.
Mia thought it could be a great gift for a true Tom Cruise fan. Jason was curious too. I joked about sending it as a prank to a friend.
After our taste test, we shared the cake in the office. The feedback was mixed but generally positive:
Jennifer, a managing editor with pastry training, noted the moist texture and enjoyable flavors. She felt it was a cake worth savoring annually.
Lisa, a senior copy editor, said she liked it despite normally avoiding cake. She appreciated its freshness and flavors but did not consider it her favorite dessert.
Ethan, a music editor, enjoyed it but didn’t see the fuss behind its Hollywood reputation.
Nicole, an assistant editor, thought it was fine but preferred cheaper options from local shops.
The Tom Cruise cake may not be for everyone, but it’s definitely worth a taste, especially when shared among friends. It’s a seasonal delight that adds a special twist to holiday celebrations.
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