Imagine a rich, buttery cream cheese pound cake swirled with gooey cinnamon sugar, studded with toasted pecans, and drenched in warm caramel sauce—a cinnamon roll and pecan pie love child that’s moist, tender, and utterly irresistible!

Perfect for:
• Holiday brunches & special occasions
• Gift-giving (it stays fresh for days!)
• When you want to impress without stress

🌟 Why This Cake Is Legendary

✅ Cream cheese = ultra-moist crumb (no dry cake here!)
✅ Cinnamon swirl + caramel = bakery-worthy flavors
✅ Easy to make – No yeast, no rolling, no fuss
✅ Freezer-friendly – Make ahead with ease

📝 Ingredients (Worth Every Calorie!)

🍰 For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🌪 For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

🍯 For the Caramel Glaze:

• ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream

🔎 Pro Tip: Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3 mins for deeper flavor!

👩🍳 Step-by-Step (Foolproof!)

1️⃣ Make the Batter

• Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy (~5 mins).
• Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
• Gradually mix in flour until just combined.

2️⃣ Layer the Swirl

• Pour half the batter into a greased Bundt pan.
• Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans, then sprinkle over batter.
• Top with remaining batter.

3️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection

• Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 75-85 mins (until skewer comes out clean).
• Cool 15 mins in pan, then invert onto a rack.

4️⃣ Glaze & Serve!

• Warm caramel sauce + cream, then drizzle over cake.
• Garnish with extra pecans and cinnamon.

💡 Pro Tips for Success

✔ Room temp ingredients prevent curdling
✔ Don’t overmix after adding flour (tough cake = sad cake)
✔ Bundt pan hack: Brush with melted butter + flour for easy release
✔ Make ahead: Glaze just before serving

🔄 Dreamy Variations

🍫 Chocolate Chip – Add 1 cup mini chips to batter
🍎 Apple Pie – Layer with sautéed apples
🥃 Bourbon Caramel – Spike glaze with 1 tbsp bourbon

❓ FAQs (Solved!)

Q: Can I use a loaf pan?
A: Yes! Use two 9×5 pans, bake 55-65 mins.

Q: How to store?
A: 5 days at room temp (covered) or 3 months frozen.

Q: No caramel sauce?
A: Make quick glaze with 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk.

🎯 Final Tip: Serve Warm!

Microwave slices 10 seconds for melty caramel bliss.

👇 Save this recipe for your next celebration! (Tag a dessert lover! 🎂❤️)

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Want me to add a gluten-free or smaller batch version? Let me know!