1/2 lb. butter (no substitute)
3 c. sugar
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
6 eggs, separated
1 tsp. almond extract or vanilla

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Cream butter with sugar. Add egg yolks; beat well. Add sour cream and flavoring alternately with flour/soda combination. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in greased and floured 10 inch tube pan at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Best when stored in tight container or foil for 24 hours.