Christmas Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup sugar and the eggs.
3. 3
   Beat well.
4. 4
   Add sour cream and vanilla.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Beat in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
7. 7
   Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
8. 8
   Mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon and nuts for the topping.
9. 9
   Sprinkle 3/4ths of the topping over batter in pan.
10. 10
    Add remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining topping mixture.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 45 to 60 minutes.
12. 12
    Do not open oven during baking.
13. 13
    Yield:
14. 14
    16.