1/2 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour (regular)
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt, if saltless butter is used
1 c. milk
1 pkg. instant pistachio pudding

TOPPING:

1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts (optional)

Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and cream until fluffy. Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix thoroughly. Add pudding; mix well. Mix ingredients for topping. Pour half of batter into greased tube pan. Cover with half of the topping mixture. Pour remaining batter over this and cover with remaining topping mixture. Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden brown.