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Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This moist pound cake captures all the warm flavors of a cinnamon roll without any of the hassle of working with yeast.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Pound Cake
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
60 minutes
Total
1 hour 20 minutes
Serves
10

There is something so comforting about the smell of cinnamon and sugar baking in the oven. This pound cake uses a rich cream cheese batter to keep every slice incredibly soft and tender for days, making it the perfect treat to keep on your counter for a quick snack.

I love this recipe because it gives you the classic swirl of a cinnamon roll in a much simpler format. My best tip is to make sure your cream cheese, butter, and eggs are at room temperature before you start, as this helps everything blend together into a smooth batter.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened for icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a loaf pan.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl, then set it aside.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, 8 ounces of cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.

  6. 6

    Spread half of the batter into your prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.

  7. 7

    Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer and use a knife to swirl it through gently.

  8. 8

    Bake for about 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  10. 10

    Whisk the remaining 4 ounces of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk together until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled cake.

💡 Tips

Store this cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to keep it moist. If you want to serve it warm, pop a slice in the microwave for ten seconds. It tastes wonderful with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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