2 sticks butter, soft
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pt. sour cream

TOPPING:

1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
4 oz. chocolate bits

Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar, add eggs and cream well. Sift dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture; add sour cream and beat until just mixed. Pour half of batter into greased and floured tube pan.

Mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon, put half on top; add half of the nuts and bits. Pour the rest of batter into pan, add remaining cinnamon, sugar, nuts and bits. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.