Butterscotch Caramel Cheesecake with cream

5 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 cups sugar , divided 2 cups chopped pecans , divided 3 (8 ounce) packages cream[...]

3/4 cup butter , melted 2 cups light brown sugar , packed 3 eggs 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup[...]