Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 teaspoon ground cinnamonBATTER:3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups sour cream1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chipsConfectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
Pour a third of the batter into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the walnut mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining batter.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
