1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened, do not substitute
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 c. sifted cake flour
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine first 3 ingredients creaming well. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour to creamed mixture, stirring until combined. Stir in vanilla.

Pour batter into a well greased 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.