1/2 lb. of butter
3 c. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour cream
6 eggs
3 c. flour, sifted
2 tsp. almond or vanilla extract

Cream butter and sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well. Add eggs, 2 at a time, beating well after each. Add sour cream and almond extract. Beat in flour and soda. Mix well. Bake in a greased and floured tube pan 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees. Serves 12.