My New Favorite Fall Treat (And Honestly… I’ll Be Making It All Year!)

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes. This step is important for creating that rich, tender crumb.

Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla
Crack in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4: Mix the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5: Combine the wet and dry
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix — the batter should be thick but smooth.

Step 6: Layer with caramel
Divide about ¼ of the batter between the two prepared pans. Drizzle about ¼ cup of caramel topping over each, then use a butter knife to gently swirl it into the batter. Top with the remaining batter, dividing it evenly between both pans. If you want extra indulgence, drizzle a little more caramel on top and swirl lightly again.

Step 7: Bake