2 sticks of butter (do not substitute butter)
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
1 c. sour cream
3 c. flour
1 tsp. lemon extract
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Sift flour and soda. Cream butter, add sugar, beating continually. Add 1 egg at a time while beating. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time and sour cream. Stir in lemon extract. Bake in a tube pan for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. Allow cake to stand for several minutes before removing from pan. The secret to this cake is the beating process. Store in an airtight container.