Pound Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. butter
3 c. sugar
6 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon or almond extract (optional)
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 pt. sour cream
3 c. plain flour, sifted twice

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.
Beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
Add flavorings.
Add baking soda to flour.
Alternately add flour and sour cream to creamed mixture.
Beat egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into mixture.
Pour into a greased and floured tube pan and bake at 300\u00b0 to 325\u00b0 for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
It should have a nice brown crust on top.