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Yes, Tom Cruise beat Oprah to one of her own favorite things

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.

Tom Cruise's go-to-holiday cake is now an Oprah favorite, shop it here

Tom Cruise’s go-to-holiday cake is now an Oprah favorite, shop it here

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