Experience the charm of the South with this Sock It To Me Cake recipe! It's a buttery, moist cake with a cinnamon, pecan, and brown sugar filling, topped off with a sweet glaze.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and lightly flour the bundt pan.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Set this aside.
In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, cream the butter with sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix again.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until well combined.
Mix in the sour cream until just combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan.
Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar pecan mixture over the cake batter.
Add the remaining batter into the bundt pan.
Bake the cake for 65-75 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
Prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and milk together. Drizzle this over the cooled cake.
Notes
Use Softened Butter: For a smooth and even batter, ensure your butter is at room temperature before starting.
Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a denser cake. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
Toasting the Pecans: Toast the pecans before adding to the batter to bring out their flavor. Set your oven to 350°F/180°C, arrange the pecan halves evenly on a small baking tray. Place them in the oven for about 6-8 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
Test for Doneness: Insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Cooling the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. This prevents it from breaking apart.
Glazing the Cake: Wait until the cake is completely cooled before drizzling with glaze to prevent it from melting off.