For the Cake:
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- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
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- 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!
Make the Batter
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- 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.
