Cinnamon Coffee Cake

• I made this cake yesterday and it was REALLY good, if you are looking for a moist coffee cake here it is!
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• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2-3/4 cups sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnut
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• -In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups sugar until light fluffy.
• -Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 
• -Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with sour cream, beating just enough after each addition to keep batter smooth.
• -Spoon a third of batter into a greased 10-in. tube pan. 
• -Combine cinnamon, nuts and remaining sugar; sprinkle a third over batter in pan. 
• -Repeat layers two more times. 
• -Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. 
• -Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. 
• -Yield: 16-20 servings
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• Photo by taste of home