Preparation

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray, then dust with flour to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
2. Gather Ingredients: Measure all ingredients accurately and allow the butter, cream cheese, and eggs to come to room temperature for easier mixing.

Step 1: Make the Cake Batter

1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream 1 cup of butter with 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add Cream Cheese: Mix in 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, blending well until smooth.
3. Incorporate Eggs: Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they’re fully combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Add Flavorings and Texture: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of shredded coconut, and ½ cup of white chocolate chips. Mix gently to distribute evenly.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

1. Pour Batter into Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
2. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Mix Ingredients: Beat 4 ounces of cream cheese with 4 tablespoons of butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy.
2. Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons of milk to reach a pourable consistency.

Step 4: Frost and Decorate

1. Frost the Cake: Drizzle the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bundt cake.
2. Add Coconut Garnish: Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded coconut on top for a festive, snowy appearance.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

1. Slice and Serve: Cut into thick slices and serve the cake at room temperature. Pair it with coffee, tea, or a festive drink for the perfect indulgence.