• 1 C. butter (not margarine)
• 3 C. sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1 C. sour cream
• 2 tsp. lemon extract (or more)
• 3 C. plain flour (sift before measuring)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda

Cream the butte with the sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg. Add sour cream and lemon extract. In a separate bowl: add salt and soda to the flour and sift. Gradually, add dry ingredients to the egg mixture, beating until smooth and creamy, about 5-7 minutes. Pour into greased/sprayed tube pan and place in COLD oven. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour or until done. Cool 5 minutes in pan before removing from the pan.