3 sticks butter
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. 7 Up

Softened butter, add sugar beat in 1 egg at a time. Add flour (use mixer for first 5 ingredients), add 7 Up mix by hand. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. For a fluffy buttermilk taste use 1/4 cup 7 Up add 1/2 buttermilk and bake 10 minutes longer.