2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 whole eggs
2 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat butter until creamy, add sugar gradually, beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Add flour, baking powder, soda and sour cream alternately. Beat well. Add vanilla.

TOPPING MIX:

1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. sugar

Combine.

Oil and paper bottom of tube pan. Beginning with batter, alternate in layers, batter and topping. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 65 minutes. Let cool and remove from pan.

NOTE: This freezes well. Thaw at room temperature.

1st Grade