Giving someone a cake this good might be considered "Risky Business" during the holidays, but when it's Tom Cruise-approved you might be tempted to keep it for yourself.
Cruise's go-to holiday cake has officially landed on Oprah's Favorite Things 2026 list and it's easy to see why it's earned a spot among this year's most gift-worthy finds.
The Goldbelly Doan's Bakery White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake is made with moist coconut cake studded with white chocolate chunks, layered with cream cheese frosting and covered in toasted coconut flakes. It's also the very same cake Cruise has been gifting to friends and colleagues every holiday season since 2008.
According to the Goldbelly's website, the tradition goes back nearly two decades when Diane Keaton
shared one with Katie Holmes on the set of "Mad Money." The rest is celebrity dessert history.
So, if you're looking to send some holiday cheer or bring a little Hollywood magic to your own table, this celebrity-approved cake is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Here's how to get your hands on Cruise's favorite holiday cake.
Get Tom Cruise's go-to holiday cake on Oprah's Favorite Things 2026 list
Goldbelly Doan’s Bakery White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake
A decadent coconut bundt cake filled with white chocolate chunks, layered with cream cheese frosting, and coated in toasted coconut flakes—famously known as Tom Cruise’s favorite holiday cake and the ultimate gift for any occasion.
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More reasons to love Tom Cruise's holiday cake
- Generous servings: Measuring about 10 inches wide and weighing nearly 4 pounds, this cake serves 12 to 16 people.
- Decadent ingredients: Moist coconut cake, sweet white chocolate chunks, rich cream cheese frosting, and toasted coconut flakes make every bite indulgent.
- Nationwide delivery: Freshly baked and shipped frozen with dry ice for safe delivery across the country.
- Family-owned bakery: Made exclusively for Doan's Bakery, a family-owned shop in Woodland Hills, Calif.
- Celebrity-approved: Nicknamed the "Tom Cruise Cake," it's been a holiday gifting tradition for Cruise and his celebrity friends for years.
- Famous TV appearances: The cake has been featured on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Entertainment Tonight" and "The View," along with being featured as one of Oprah's 2026 Favorite Things picks.
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