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Sock It To Me Cake

Sock It To Me Cake

The ultimate comfort food, this Sock It To Me Cake is a delightful blend of rich flavors and textures. Moist, buttery, and filled with crunchy pecans, it’s perfect for any occasion. You’ll love how easy it is to make and how it brings everyone together!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans
  • ½ cup Packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare your bundt pan by coating it with melted shortening and dusting it with flour.
  3. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. In your stand mixer, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry flour mixture until just combined.
  7. Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan, followed by the pecan mixture, and top with the remaining batter.
  9. Bake for about 80 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out nearly clean.
  10. Let it cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep your cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze slices for up to 2 months.
  • Pairing: This cake goes perfectly with coffee or tea.
  • Variations: Add chocolate chips or fruit preserves for a twist.
  • Gluten-free option: Substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • Make it personal: Add citrus zest for extra flavor.