Alright, let’s talk about this here Sock It To Me Cake, the one from Duncan Hines. My goodness, that name, it’s a mouthful! But the cake? Oh, the cake is somethin’ else. Easy as pie, but even better, I reckon.
Get Ready for This Cake
First things first, you gotta get your oven goin’. Set that thing to 350 degrees. Hotter than a hen house in July, that’s what you want. While that’s warmin’ up, grab yourself a big ol’ pan, a Bundt pan or tube pan, whatever you got. Now, my mama always said, a greased pan is a happy pan. So grease it up good and sprinkle some flour in there, shake it around. Make sure it’s coated like a chicken leg at a Sunday picnic.
Now, here’s a little trick, the secret’s in the swirl, you see. Grab that Duncan Hines cake mix, yessir, that yellow box. Take out a couple spoonfuls of that mix, put it in a bowl. Add some brown sugar, the dark kind is my favorite, and some cinnamon. You know, that spice that makes everything nice? Mix it up real good. Then, if you like nuts, toss some pecans in there. Crunch, crunch, that’s what I like to hear. We’re makin’ a streusel, it’s what they call it in them fancy magazines. This streusel is gonna make this cake a real showstopper. If you don’t want that swirl, it’s also ok.
Mix It Up
Now, let’s get to the cake itself. Grab a big bowl, the biggest one you got. Dump that whole box of Duncan Hines cake mix in there. Yessir, the whole thing. Now, this is where it gets fun. You gotta add some other stuff to make it special, you know?
- Eggs, fresh from the coop if you got ’em.
- Water, cool and clear, like a mountain spring.
- Oil, just a splash.
- And sour cream, don’t you know, that’s the secret ingredient!
Duncan Hines Sock It To Me Cake ain’t just any cake. It’s special. You gotta treat it right. Get your mixer out, or if you’re strong like my grandson, use a spoon. Mix it all up till it’s smooth, like butter on a hot biscuit. Don’t overmix it, though. Just enough to get everything blended together, you hear?
Layer It Up, Bake It Up
Now, here comes the fun part. Pour about half of that cake batter into your greased and floured pan. Spread it around nice and even. Then, take that streusel mix we made earlier, that’s the good stuff, and sprinkle it all over the batter. Every last bit of it. Then, pour the rest of the batter on top. Now it’s lookin’ like somethin’, ain’t it?
Pop that pan in the oven, right in the middle. Now, you gotta be patient. This ain’t a race. Let it bake for about 45 minutes, maybe a little longer. Every oven’s different, you know? Just like people. You’ll know it’s done when you stick a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean. No gooey batter stickin’ to it.
Cool It Down, Glaze It Up
When that Sock It To Me Cake is done, take it out of the oven. Hot, hot, hot! Let it cool in the pan for a bit, maybe 10 or 15 minutes. Then, you gotta flip it out onto a plate. Careful now, don’t want to break it. This is the tricky part. I always say a little prayer when I do this. Once it’s out, let it cool completely.
If you want to make a glaze, get some powdered sugar. Add some milk. Mix and pour it on the cake. Oh my, the sugar is good. You can add some vanilla extract too. If you like.
Enjoy Your Sock It To Me Cake
There you have it, a Duncan Hines Sock It To Me Cake. It’s a real treat, I tell ya. Perfect for a Sunday supper, a potluck, or just because you deserve somethin’ sweet. This cake, it’s like a hug from your grandma, warm and comfortin’. That streusel swirl, that moist cake, it’s just heavenly.
This cake is better than any store-bought cake, that’s for sure. And it’s easy to make, even if you ain’t a fancy baker. So go on, give it a try. You won’t regret it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll have another slice of that cake myself. Don’t mind if I do!
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