3 c. sugar
1 lb. butter
4 c. sifted flour (plain)
1 dozen eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar to consistency of thick cream. Add 2 tablespoons flour and one egg, alternately until all is used, beating after each addition. Add vanilla. Bake in a well greased and floured tube pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 55 minutes. Start in a cold oven. This makes a large cake.