2 1/2 sticks butter, room temperature
2 c. sugar
6 eggs
2 c. sifted flour (with 1/4 tsp. salt)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. grated lemon rind

Cream butter, dribble in sugar, a little at a time (high speed). At medium speed add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Blend in vanilla and lemon rind. At lowest speed blend in flour, 1/3 at a time.

Pour into greased and floured 9 inch tube pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan.