1 c. butter, softened
2 3/4 c. sugar, divided
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. (16 oz.) sour cream
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and 2 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Spoon 1/3 of the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Combine the cinnamon, nuts and remaining sugar. Sprinkle 1/3 over batter. Repeat layers twice.

Bake at 350°F for 65 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.