1 c. butter
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream
3 c. all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, optional

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix soda and vanilla with sour cream. Add alternately with the 4 to the butter mixture. Mix well.

Pour batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 80 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired. Yield about 16 servings.