Tom Cruise’s way of spreading the festive spirit involves sharing luxurious sweet treats among his industry friends. Popular for its rich, buttery flavor and decadent coconut frosting, this $130 cake has become a holiday sensation among Hollywood celebrities who are excited to get one every year.
A chance encounter involving Diane Keaton, Katie Holmes, and a lucky bakery visit, Doane’s Bakery White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake finds its way into the homes of a select few on the cruise’s list. In a talk show episode, Superman actor Henry Cavill was heard raving about the delicious cake that has become a holiday staple.
Are you curious? Find out how you can enjoy it sugar cake This winter in the comfort of your home. Indianexpress.com spoke to celebrity chef Ananya Banerjee and brings you an easy recipe:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
Flour: 2 ½ cups (all purpose)
Baking powder: 2 tbsp
Salt: half teaspoon
Butter: 1 cup (unsalted, at room temperature)
Sugar: 2 cups (granulated)
Eggs: 4 large (at room temperature)
Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
Milk: 1 cup (whole or buttermilk, at room temperature)
Optional additions:
Lemon zest or orange zest (for citrus flavor)
1 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or berries
For the glaze:
Powdered sugar: 1 cup
Milk or lemon juice: 2-3 tbsp
Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan well and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. set aside
- In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in one egg at a time, making sure each one is completely incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined – do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan Bond pan And smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Do you like Bundt Cake? (Photo: Freepik)
And for vegetarians, Cafe Elevated’s Head Chef Prem shares an eggless version:
Ingredients:
Soft butter: 500 grams
Raw Cane Sugar: 500 gms
Hemp seed powder: 35 grams
Water: 200ml
Vanilla extract: 15 ml
Soft flour: 550 grams
Baking powder: 10 grams
Method:
* Set the oven temperature to -170⁰c
. Take a bowl and pour water into the bowl and then soak the flaxseed powder.
* Mix the butter and raw cane sugar in a bowl for 3 to 4 minutes
* Add the flaxseed mixture to the butter mixture and soft flour, then mix again until the sugar is completely dissolved, then add the vanilla essence.
* Now slowly fold in the flour mix (3) and do not mix too much.
* Now pour into a bundt mold that has been greased with butter and dusted with flour.
* Now bake in the set oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
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