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Tom Cruise Coconut Cake with Caramelized White Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Frosting
A rich, moist, and fluffy coconut cake inspired by the famous Tom Cruise coconut cake from Don's Bakery in LA. This recipe features brown butter, caramelized white chocolate, coconut cream, and a spiced rum-infused cream cheese frosting, finished with toasted shredded coconut for a deeply coconutty and flavorful dessert.
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Critical Success Points
- • Prepare the bundt pan with proper greasing and dusting to prevent sticking.
- • Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning and achieve nutty flavor.
- • Caramelize white chocolate patiently, stirring regularly to prevent lumps.
- • Use room temperature ingredients and scrape bowl sides frequently during mixing.
- • Bake until edges pull away and toothpick test passes for perfect doneness.
- • Cool cake completely and use gravity (upside down) to release from pan.
- • Beat frosting ingredients thoroughly for light, fluffy texture.
- • Toast shredded coconut carefully to avoid burning.
Safety Warnings
- • Be cautious when browning butter to avoid burns or fire.
- • Handle hot baking sheets carefully when caramelizing white chocolate.
- • Ensure eggs are fresh and properly stored to avoid foodborne illness.
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