Mom'S Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the 3 cups of flour and measure the 3 cups again. Resift with baking soda; set aside. In another bowl, place the softened butter; beat until creamy.
2. 2
   Slowly add sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well until light yellow and creamy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Slowly add flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Then, add sour cream, pinch of salt and vanilla.
6. 6
   Mix until well blended.
7. 7
   Bake in a greased, floured 10-inch tube or Bundt pan at 300° for 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Cake is done when cake tester comes out clean.
9. 9
   Remove from oven; wait 5 minutes, then turn out on a wire cooling rack.
10. 10
    Yield: 16 servings.