Sock It To Me Cake
Sock It To Me Cake is a rich sour cream pound cake with a cinnamon pecan swirl baked inside and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. This old-fashioned Southern favorite became famous through church cookbooks, family gatherings, and holiday dessert tables.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Classic Southern cake
- Moist sour cream pound cake
- Cinnamon pecan filling
- Perfect holiday dessert
- Easy Bundt cake recipe
- Great make-ahead cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Pecan Swirl
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Glaze
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
Step 2
Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder together.
Step 3
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
Step 4
Gradually add dry ingredients.
Mix until combined.
Step 5
Combine pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step 6
Pour half the batter into the Bundt pan.
Sprinkle cinnamon pecan mixture over the batter.
Top with remaining batter.
Step 7
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool for 15 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Step 8
Whisk glaze ingredients together.
Drizzle over cooled cake.
Variations
Butter Pecan Sock It To Me Cake
Add toasted pecans to the batter.
Cream Cheese Glaze
Replace vanilla glaze with cream cheese icing.
Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake
Double the cinnamon filling.
Maple Pecan Cake
Use maple extract in the glaze.
Storage
Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Sock It To Me Cake?
The name became popular during the 1960s and 1970s and refers to the extra surprise cinnamon pecan filling hidden inside the cake.
Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Is it a pound cake?
It's very similar to a sour cream pound cake but includes the signature swirl filling.