3 sticks butter
3 c. flour (all-purpose)
3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
5 eggs
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla plus 1/2 tsp. of any of the following: almond, lemon or orange extract

Mix all dry ingredients together; set aside. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well with each egg. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Mix well. Fold in extracts. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour 15 minutes.