3 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. butter
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Mix dry ingredients together into large bowl. Add butter. Stir 3 minutes on low speed. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture for topping. Blend in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Add chopped nuts and mix well.

Pour batter into 2 buttered 8 x 8 x 2 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Put reserved topping on before you bake.