3 c. sugar
3 sticks butter or 2 sticks butter, 1 stick butter or 1 1/2 c. shortening
6 eggs
1-2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking soda

Sift together flour and baking soda; set aside. Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix alternately milk and flour mixture. Beat for 5 1/2 minutes. Pour into greased tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.