Cinnamon Coffee Cake III

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream. Mix in the cinnamon and walnuts.
3. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cinnamon has been used for centuries as a flavoring for food and drink.
• Cinnamon is also known to help reduce inflammation and improve cholesterol levels.
• Coffee cake is the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea.