2 sticks butter
3 c. granulated sugar
6 eggs
2 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream to butter mixture. Add vanilla. Grease and lightly flour 6 (9-inch) pans. Pour in batter and bake 25 to 35 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and cool on racks for 10 minutes. Cool cake completely before frosting.