Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Caramel Pecan Pound Cake
A rich, decadent bundt cake that fuses the comforting taste of cinnamon rolls with buttery pound cake, creamy filling, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or any special dessert moment.
Equipment
- Bundt Pan
- Electric Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, butter, oil, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- In a small bowl, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and creamy to make the cream cheese filling.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter, keeping it away from the edges. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining batter, spreading it evenly to cover the filling completely.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then invert it onto a serving plate.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the cake, letting it drip beautifully down the sides, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Add extra caramel for extra indulgence.
- Let the caramel set slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual slices slightly before serving for the best gooey texture. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of extra caramel for an indulgent touch.