Every so often, a dish pops up with a name that’s impossible to forget. From Dirty Diapers to Swamp Potatoes, recipe names can sometimes leave just as strong an impression as eating an exceptionally delicious meal. Sock It to Me Cake nails it when it comes to both an unforgettable name and taste.
The cake first appeared sometime in the 1970s; its playful name derived from a common catchphrase of that era. The showstopper dessert features a rich, buttery cake swirled with a cinnamon-pecan ribbon and draped in a silky glaze. While it may look like something that belongs on a holiday table or at a big celebration, it’s probably one of the easiest cake recipes we have on site. With the help of your favorite boxed cake mix, this nostalgic treat requires barely 10 minutes of prep work before it’s ready for the oven.
Our readers love this recipe so much that one community member confessed they made the cake three times in 30 days. So, without further ado, here’s how to make it.