This decadent Sock it to Me Cake is an indulgent dessert that captures all the flavors of a classic Southern cake, like warm spices, nuts, sweet glaze, and boxed cake mix. It's a simple cake to whip and bake in less than an hour and will become a family favorite recipe after the first bite!
Whisk the yellow cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs with room temperature water in a large bowl until completely smooth.
Pour ⅔rds of the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
Mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until combined.
Evenly pour the pecan mixture over the batter in the prepared pan.
Followed by the remaining batter over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes until cooked and golden. Tip: Let the cake cool completely for half an hour while making the glaze.
Whisk the confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth and runny.
Turn the sock it to me cake upside down onto a plate and drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Slice and serve.
Recipe Notes
Mixing the batterWhen making the batter, it is important to not overwork it, as this will make the cake dense. For best results, incorporate the ingredients until just combined.Greasing the bundt panMake sure to grease the pan before pouring the batter into it. This will make it easy for you to remove it from the pan without it sticking.Checking for donenessInsert a toothpick into the center of the cake to check if it is done baking. If some cake batter sticks to the toothpick, bake it for a few more minutes and check again. Cooling timeEnsure that you give your cake enough time to cool before attempting to remove it from the pan. Cool it for at least 25 minutes before serving.Leftover pecansIf you have leftover pecans, sprinkle them on top of the glaze before serving them for a crunchy finish.