Here’s a rich and indulgent recipe for Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Pound Cake — a dreamy dessert that combines gooey cinnamon rolls, buttery caramel, crunchy pecans, and a velvety cream cheese pound cake base.
🍰 Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Pound Cake:
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1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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2½ cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp salt
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
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⅔ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Caramel Pecan Topping:
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1 cup chopped pecans
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½ cup unsalted butter
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 cup brown sugar
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Pinch of salt
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½ tsp vanilla extract
🔧 Instructions
1. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Set aside.
2. Make the Pound Cake Batter
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
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Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Mix in vanilla and salt.
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Gradually add flour, mixing just until combined.
3. Layer in the Bundt Pan
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Spoon half the cake batter into the prepared pan.
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Drizzle half the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
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Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.
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Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Caramel Pecan Topping
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
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Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
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Cook for about 4–5 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans.
5. Assemble & Serve
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Once cake is cool, pour the warm caramel pecan topping over the top.
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Let it soak in slightly before serving.