1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. chopped nuts

Sift dry ingredients together. Cream butter and add 1 cup sugar and cream well. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Add dry ingredients, a small amount at a time to creamed mixture alternately with milk, blending well after each addition. Line muffin tins with baking cups. Spoon an equal amount of batter into each cup. Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon and nuts. Sprinkle an equal amount atop each cake. Bake in moderate oven 375 degrees until done, about 18 to 20 minutes. Makes 18 cakes.