Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Here’s an absolutely indulgent dessert: Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Pound Cake — a dreamy combination of buttery pound cake, rich cinnamon swirls, sweet cream cheese, crunchy pecans, and gooey caramel. It tastes like a bakery cinnamon roll married a southern-style pound cake. 😍🍰🥜

🍰 Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Pound Cake

🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes

⏱️ Bake Time: 1 hour 20 minutes – 1 hour 30 minutes

🍴 Serves: 12–14

📝 Ingredients

For the Pound Cake:

1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2¾ cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream (optional for extra moisture)

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

½ cup brown sugar, packed
1½ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
¼ cup chopped pecans
Optional: pinch of nutmeg

For the Caramel Glaze:

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: more pecans for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Preheat Oven

Preheat to 325°F (163°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or use baking spray with flour.

🔹 2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl

In a small bowl, mix:
- Brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and pecans. Set aside.

🔹 3. Make the Pound Cake Batter

In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy (4–5 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Mix in vanilla and sour cream if using.
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix.

🔹 4. Layer the Batter and Cinnamon Swirl

Spoon half of the cake batter into the bundt pan.
Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl evenly over the batter.
Top with the remaining cake batter and smooth out the top.

🔹 5. Bake

Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

🔹 6. Make the Caramel Glaze

In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.

🔹 7. Glaze and Garnish

Drizzle warm caramel over the cooled cake.
Sprinkle with extra pecans if desired.

🔁 Tips & Variations

Add a cream cheese ribbon by layering some sweetened cream cheese with the cinnamon filling.
Want it more “cinnamon roll” style? Swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter with a knife.
Pairs wonderfully with coffee or vanilla ice cream.

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