1 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream

TOPPING:

1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder; set aside. Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs. Add the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream. Beat until smooth. Put in 9 x 13 inch baking pan or use a 9 cup tube pan, which has been greased and floured.

Mix the ingredients for the topping and spread over the batter in baking pan. If using a tube pan, put some of the topping in bottom, then alternate with the batter. Bake at 375 degrees about 30 to 40 minutes. Yield: 16 servings. Freezes well, then heat to eat.