3 sticks butter
3 c. sugar
3 c. sifted flour
5 eggs
1 c. lukewarm milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon or orange extract or juice of 1/2 orange

Thoroughly cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Fold in flour alternately with combined milk and extract. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.