1 1/2 c. butter, softened
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. commercial sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add alternately with sour cream to butter mixture and beat well. Add vanilla. Pour batter into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until cake springs back when lightly touched and has separated from sides of pan.

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 box powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend cream cheese and butter well. Add sugar gradually, beating until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Add vanilla.