1-Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and greasing a 12-cup bundt pan. This ensures your cake releases easily and bakes evenly for that classic moist texture.

2-Mixing and Preparing the Batter: First, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl to get an even mix. In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until they are light and fluffy, which helps build a soft crumb. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract for extra flavor.

3-Next, gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients, alternating with the sour cream to keep the batter smooth and combined. This method prevents overmixing, which can make the cake tough. Once ready, pour half the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

4-Adding the Filling and Baking: Now, top the batter with the pecan streusel filling made by combining toasted chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. This creates that signature ribbon of flavor in the middle of your Sock It To Me Cake. Cover it with the remaining batter and smooth the top.

5-Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

6-For the finishing touch, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing, then drizzle it over the fully cooled cake.