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Classic Cozy Sock It To Me Cake

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A nostalgic 1970s bundt cake with a tender crumb and a perfect balance of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, delivering cozy, comforting flavors in an easy-to-make recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (312 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon white vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • Powdered sugar for dusting or glaze (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your bundt pan well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry mix. Fold gently with a spatula after each addition until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 40 minutes.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 15-20 minutes on a wire rack.
  9. Invert the cake onto the wire rack and let it cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with glaze.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Grease and flour the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the crumb tender. Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend and add ¼ teaspoon extra baking powder. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and buttermilk with almond or oat milk plus lemon juice.

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Keywords: bundt cake, sock it to me cake, 1970s cake, cinnamon cake, nostalgic dessert, easy cake recipe, cozy cake

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