1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, beaten

Cream butter, adding sugar gradually. Beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs. Beat well. 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt

Sift dry ingredients together.

Add the sifted dry ingredients and the cup of sour cream (alternately) to the creamed butter. Blend until smooth.

TOPPING:

2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. nuts

Cream butter and flour together. Add brown sugar and mix until crumbly. Add nuts and mix.

Pour half of batter into greased 9 inch tin. Cover with 3/4 of topping. Pour remaining batter into pan. Cover with remaining topping. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake 1 hour at 300 degrees or bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Buena Tierra Rancho Variation: Omit topping. Before pouring batter into pan; stir in 2/3 cup nuts, grated peel of one lemon, 2/3 cups raisins and 2/3 cup dried currants. When done, spread top with butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar.