Cinnamon Coffee Cake

This is so rich, moist and delicious. Fills the house with the wonderful aroma of cinnamon.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 16-20

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine, softened
• 2 3⁄4 cups sugar, divided
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 4  eggs
• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 16  ounces sour cream (2 cups)
• 2  tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and 2 c. sugar until fluffy.
2. Add the vanilla; add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add alternately with sour cream, beating just enough after each addition to keep batter smooth.
4. Spoon one-third of the batter into a greased 10 inch tube pan.
5. Combine the cinnamon, nuts, and remaining sugar; sprinkle one-third over batter in pan.
6. Repeat layers two more times.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 70 minutes or until cake tests done.
8. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.