1 lb. butter
10 lg. eggs
2 tbsp. vanilla or 1 tbsp. lemon flavoring
4 c. self-rising flour
2 c. sugar

Cream butter and sugar until soft. Pour eggs into mixture and beat until creamy. Add flour, one cup at a time. Add flavoring. Bake in greased and floured tube or large loaf pan at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.