3 c. sugar
2 sticks butter
6 eggs
3 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
8 oz. sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract or 1/4 tsp. vanilla and 1 tsp. lemon extract

Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs one at a time. Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Add alternately dry ingredients and sour cream. Add vanilla. Start in a cold oven at 325 degrees. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.