2 1/4 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. baking soda
Lemon slices, grated peel, and mint leaves for topping (optional)
4 eggs
3/4 c. sour cream
Powdered sugar (optional)

Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed with electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Combine flour and soda--sifted; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until blended after each addition. Stir in flavorings.

Pour batter into a greased and 10-inch bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and grated lemon mixture, if desired.