A cute name, a better cake.
Sock it to me cake is a 1960s classic that’s still beloved today.
Its hard to imagine a Bundt cake more delicious than this!
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What Is a Sock It to Me Cake?
At first glance, this might look like a deliciously simpleBundt cake, drizzled with vanilla icing on top.
How Did This Cake Get Its Unique Name?
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The origin of this rich, flavorful Sock It To Me Cakes takes us back to the late 1960s.
Whether the name for this recipe was adapted from one of these sources is unclear.
With the addition of the brown sugar-pecan swirl, you’ll have to add a few steps.
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But even beginners can make this.
Here’s a brief outline of the recipe.
Get the full thing further below.
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If you arent a fan of pecans, adjust the recipe to include walnuts or almonds instead.
It will also remain fresh in the freezer for a couple of months if wrapped well.
Do I Need a Special Occasion To Serve This Cake?
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Once the cake is served, its safe to say that there probably wont be many leftovers!
Ingredients
Baking spray with flour
1cup(8 oz.)
salted butter, softened
2 1/2cupsgranulated sugar
6large eggs
3cups(about 12 3/4 oz.)
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all-purpose flour
1/4tsp.table salt
1/4tsp.baking soda
1(8-oz.)
container sour cream
1Tbsp.plus 1 tsp.
powdered sugar
3Tbsp.plus 1 tsp.
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whole milk
Directions
Prepare oven and Bundt pan:
Preheat oven to 325F.
Coat a (14- to 16-cup) Bundt pan with baking spray.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just combined after each addition.
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Beat in 1 tablespoon of the vanilla.
Add batter to Bundt pan:
Pour half of batter into prepared pan.
Spoon remaining batter over pecan mixture, carefully spreading in an even layer.
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Spoon glaze over cooled cake.
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