Sock It To Me Cake is a stunning bundt cake with streusel filling and a rich glaze. It starts with a box cake mix so it’s easy to prepare. It is so moist and flavorful.
This easy cake recipe is so pretty using a bundt pan and tastes even better. It is a classic recipe sure to be a hit for any occasion. The moist yellow cake has luscious swirls of cinnamon and sugar.
The glaze on top makes each bite so amazing. It is a fabulous bundt cake recipe and the best Sock it to Me Cake!
Bundt Cakes are so pretty, and I have also been making Apple Bundt Cake, Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe and Copycat Nothing Bundt Cakes for years.
If you need a single serving dessert, try Pumpkin Mug Cake.
Table of contents
Why This Recipe Works
- Simple Ingredients. It starts with a cake mix for an easy dessert.
- Delicious flavor. All of the ingredients combine for an amazing, sweet treat.
- Budget friendly recipe. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples.
Ingredients
Cake
- Yellow Cake Mix. Reserve 2 Tablespoons for the filling. You can use Duncan Hines, Pillsbury or any brand you prefer.
- Sour Cream. This makes it so moist and reminds me of a sour cream pound cake.
- Eggs. I used large eggs.
- Vanilla extract. Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Filling
- Yellow Cake Mix. Reserved from the cake.
- Light brown sugar. Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe
- Pecans. Chopped into small pieces.
Glaze
- Powdered sugar. Sift if needed to remove lumps.
- Milk. You can use any type of milk, but I prefer whole milk.
View the entire list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Go ahead and preheat the oven to 350 and grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
Step 2. Combine the cake mix ingredients together using a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed until combined and smooth. I used a medium bowl. Don’t forget to scrape the sides of the bowl.
Step 3. Get out a separate small bowl and combine the filling ingredients.
Step 4. Add about 2/3 of the cake mix batter into the prepared bundt cake pan.
Step 5. Sprinkle the filling mixture on top of the cake batter in the pan with the nuts.
Step 6. Next, add the remaining batter to the pan.
Step 7. Then bake the cake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8. Allow the cake to cool on a cooling rack or wire rack. It will take about 20-30 minutes. Then flip the cake on a platter. Allow it to cool completely.
Step 9. Combine the glaze ingredients until smooth. Finally, spoon the glaze on top of the cake. Allow it to drizzle down the sides of the cakes. Finally, let the glaze sit for 10-15 minutes to harden.
Storage
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
Expert Tips
- Prepare the pan. I recommend flouring a bundt pan instead of just spraying it with a non-stick spray for easy removal of the cake from the pan.
- Cover the cake. If the cake is starting to brown too much on the top, loosely cover it with foil until itโs baked through.
- Don’t overmix the batter. The cake is supposed to be light and fluffy. Overmixing the batter will result in a dense cake.
- Adjust the glaze. You can adjust the consistency of the glaze to your preference by adding more or less milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
This cake is a classic recipe that originates to the 1960’s. During this time period, Sock it to me was a popular catchphrase. It was used in a popular comedy show, Laugh-In.
Yes, this recipe is simple to freeze. I prefer to freeze individual slices. Just wrap them twice in plastic wrap and put them inside a freezer container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator when ready to serve.
It makes the cake so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it. However, you can substitute it with Greek Yogurt.
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I’m so excited for you to try this cake. Please leave a comment once you try it.
Sock It To Me Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 package Yellow Cake Mix 15.25 ounces (reserve 2 Tablespoons for the filling)
- 8 ounces Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 2 Tablespoons Yellow Cake Mix reserved from the cake
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- ยฝ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cake ingredients with a hand held or stand up mixer until combined and smooth.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, stir together the filling ingredients.
- Pour approximately 2/3 of the cake mix batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Place the filling mixture on top of the cake mix in the pan in an even layer.
- Carefully spoon the remaining cake mix into the pan on top of the filling mixture.
- Bake for 45-55 until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the cake is starting to brown too much on the top, loosely cover it with foil until itโs baked through.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes. Then carefully flip the cake onto a serving platter to remove the cake from the pan and allow it to cool completely.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth and combined.
- Spoon the glaze on top of the cake and allow it to drizzle down the sides of the cakes.
- Let the glaze sit for 10-15 minutes to harden some and then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Super easy and so delicious!
Very good