3 sticks butter
3 c. sugar
9 eggs
3 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. flavor (opt., your choice)
1 greased & floured fluted pan

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each. Gradually add flour and mix well (3 to 5 minutes). Add flavor. NOTE: This cake originally didn't call for flavor. I added my own choice, but it tastes well without it. Pour in pan and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cool completely before serving.

If you use lemon flavor, you can glaze with lemon. If you use vanilla, make glaze using vanilla flavor, etc.