1/2 lb. butter
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 c. sifted plain flour
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Have butter and eggs at room temperature. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat mixture well. Sift flour and soda. Add to mixture, add nuts. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 300 degrees.