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

Blend sugar, flour, butter, and baking powder. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture to sprinkle on top of batter before baking. Beat in eggs and milk. Add vanilla. Bake in tube pan 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Needs no icing.