Don’t you love it when you find a recipe that starts with a cake mix?
That’s how this easy recipe begins…and the deliciousness will “sock it” to you!
This cake has always been my Mom’s go-to recipe for parties and gatherings.
Whether it was a family dinner or a teacher’s luncheon, you could always count on my Mom to make her “sock it to me” cake. As she often said, “I could make something else, but every time I make this cake, there’s never a piece left, so I guess people really like it!”
No doubt, people really like it because it’s tender and light with a swirl of cinnamon and nuts. What’s NOT to like?
It’s easy to make because you’re transforming a cake mix into something so flavorful and yummy, it tastes like homemade. I like it as a breakfast treat, but really, it’s good anytime.
My Mom and I baked this cake together several years ago on my QVC show, You’re Home With Jill. My Mom doesn’t love being on camera, but I loved having her as a special guest for the episode!
Check us out in the kitchen together in the video below.
Holiday Baking Made Easy
Even if you’re a novice baker, this cake will make you look like a star! Consider it for breakfast on Christmas morning or as a homemade gift of food for a neighbor. And if you really want it to look special, be sure the check out the collection of bundt pans I put together for you below the recipe!
Sock It To Me Cake
Even if you’re a novice baker, this cake will make you look like a star! Consider it for breakfast on Christmas morning or as a homemade gift of food for a neighbor.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 - 1 tbsp cinnamon, to taste
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp nuts (like pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- Beat the cake mix, eggs, sour cream, sugar, and oil for three minutes with a hand or stand mixer.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and set aside.
- Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the nut mixture on top of the batter in the pan and then pour the rest of the batter on top.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Whenever I can find an easy recipe that starts with a cake mix, I’m pretty confident it’s going to turn out.
And if you really want to impress, remember that most cakes can be baked in a bundt pan, and somehow, that always makes a cake look more impressive.
Best Bundt Pans
There are so many great bundt pans out there these days….I put together a collage of pans you might want to add to your baking essentials. Some are classic, and others are holiday specific.
I also think these could make a great gift for the baker on your gift list! Just click on any of the pictures of the pans to learn more about them!
Holiday Baking In A Bundt Pan
I just had an idea for you! My chocolate cream cheese ribbon cake would be absolutely perfect in a bundt pan! Instead of frosting, drizzle with a chocolate glaze, and WOW! I can’t believe I haven’t thought of this before!
My mom’s sock it to me cake recipe has become a reader favorite. I’ll be anxious to hear if you love it at your home. Please leave me a comment below if you give this recipe a try! Happy Baking!
From my holiday kitchen to yours,
Jill
Looks Yummy! Do you happen to have a good “Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake” recipe? I haven’t had one of those in over 30 years! So refreshingly Yummy!
I have made this many times. So delicious!
Jill, thanks so much for this recipe, I’ve been looking for this for years….had this cake and I love it, so good and easy to make for get togethers!!
I’m so glad you’re excited to make this! Enjoy!
Will have to give it a try. Never heard of it. Thanks for sharing. Have a Happy Mother’s Day !
Please let me know how you like it!
Looks delicious and easy to make.
I hope you’ll give it a try!
Can you substitute melted butter for oil?
I’ve only ever made this recipe as is, so I’m not sure. Sorry!
Made this for a friend this week and they said it was one of the best cakes they’ve ever had. I did add a glaze to it because isn’t everything better with frosting? It’s such an easy recipe with basic ingredients! You are such a gift to us, Jill. Many thanks!
I’m so glad to hear this Lin! Thank you for letting me know and for follwing Just Jill!