Hey, y'all! One of my all-time favorite southern cakes is a Sock It To Me Cake. It's similar to the moist butter cake that we all know and love - but, it's elevated with a brown sugar streusel filling. It is absolutely divine!
Sock It To Me Cake
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Sock It To Me Cake Ingredients
- 3 c. all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 c. unsalted butter, softened
- 2.5 c. granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 c. sour cream
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. toasted, chopped pecans
- ⅓ c. brown sugar
- ⅕ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 ½ c. powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp. Milk
How to Make Sock It To Me Cake
- Preheat your oven to 325F. Prepare your bundt pan by spraying generously with non-stick spray and also giving it a good dusting with flour.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter 2-3 minutes, until smooth. Slowly add granulated sugar, mixing well to combine.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture, mixing well, until everything is incorporated.
- Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar pecan mixture over the cake batter evenly.
- Pour the remaining batter into the bundt pan.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes, and then turn upside down on a wire rack to remove the cake and finish cooling on the rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk, and drizzle over top of the cooled cake.
- Enjoy!
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
- To prevent the cake from sticking, generously spray your bundt pan with non-stick spray and dust it with flour. This step is crucial for easy release after baking.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or a dusting of cinnamon on top of the glazed cake for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Walnuts would make a perfect substitute for pecans.
Yes, you can bake the cake in advance. Once cooled completely, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to five days. Glaze the cake just before serving for the freshest taste.
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Sock It To Me Cake
Equipment
- bundt pan
Ingredients
- 3 c. all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 c. unsalted butter softened
- 2.5 c. granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 c. sour cream
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. pecans toasted and chopped
- ⅓ c. brown sugar
- ⅕ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 ½ c. powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp. Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F. Prepare your bundt pan by spraying generously with non-stick spray and also giving it a good dusting with flour.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter 2-3 minutes, until smooth. Slowly add granulated sugar, mixing well to combine.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture, mixing well, until everything is incorporated.
- Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar pecan mixture over the cake batter evenly.
- Pour the remaining batter into the bundt pan.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes, and then turn upside down on a wire rack to remove the cake and finish cooling on the rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk, and drizzle over top of the cooled cake.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- To prevent the cake from sticking, generously spray your bundt pan with non-stick spray and dust it with flour. This step is crucial for easy release after baking.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or a dusting of cinnamon on top of the glazed cake for extra flavor and visual appeal.
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JC
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