Sock it to Me Cake: the easy recipe for a classic Southern dessert

If you've never had sock it to me cake, you're in for a treat. This delectable Southern dessert has a rich, buttery flavor and moist, tender crumb. It's filled with tasty chopped pecans and topped with sweet vanilla icing which makes each bite better than the last. Sock it to me cake is one of the best bundt cake recipes out there – it's easy to make, beautiful, and absolutely delicious. You can make sock it to me cake with pantry staples like flour, sugar, vanilla, extract, and sour cream, as well as toasted pecans and a few other essentials. Enjoy this cake with a cup of coffee in the morning or tea in the afternoon. It's great for parties or any time you want to show off your baking skills!

How to Make Sock to Me Cake from Scratch

You'll want to start by making the filling. Simply whisk the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl and set it to the side. Next up is the cake batter. Whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda together. Grab a second bowl and cream the butter and sugar until it takes on a lovely fluffy texture. Beat the eggs in one by one, then add the flour mixture to the butter mixture bit by bit. Add the sour cream and vanilla and once you have a smooth mixture, pour half of the batter into a greased bundt pan. Add the filling, then cover it with the remaining batter.

Bake your sock it to me cake for about 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let it cool before slicing and serving – preferably with a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips for the Best Homemade Sock it to Me Cake

– Be sure to measure the flour correctly. When using a measuring cup, level off excess with a knife.

– Don't overmix your batter otherwise you'll end up with a dense cake.

– If you don't have sour cream, plain yogurt makes a great substitute.

– Simplify your sock it to me cake by using boxed cake mix. Yellow cake mix is your best bet. If you go this route, you'll need ¼ cup water, 1 cup sour cream, 4 eggs, and ¼ cup sugar to make the cake.

– If your icing is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, mix in some extra powdered sugar.

– You'll know your cake is ready to come out of the oven when a toothpick inserted into the center of it comes out clean.

– There are a couple of fun twists you can make to your sock it to me cake to make it even tastier. Chop some candied pecans and scatter them over the top of the cake. Instead of using milk and vanilla extract to make the icing, try lemon juice, bourbon, or almond essence for a tasty take.

How to Store Homemade Sock it to Me Cake

Cover and store your sock it to me cake at room temperature for up to 3 days. To reheat it, zap a slice of the cake in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds and serve.

Instructions 

Combine the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl, then set off to the side.

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Spray your bundt pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, and salt, then whisk to combine.

Put butter and sugar in a separate bowl. Using a handheld mixer, cream on high for 3 to 5 minutes or until the mixture becomes fluffy.

Beat the eggs one at a time. Scrape the bowl down to ensure everything gets mixed together.

Set the mixer to low and gradually add in the flour mixture until just combined. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla.

Pour half the batter into the bundt pan. Layer the pecan filling on top of the batter, then cover with the remaining batter.

Smooth the batter with a spatula.

Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cake rest for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan before removing it and placing it on a rack to cool completely.

When the cake has cooled, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to combine.

Drizzle over the cake.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients to make your cake.