Nanaw'S Buttermilk Cake(Serves 10 To 12)  
["1 c. (2 sticks) butter", "5 eggs, separate yolks from whites", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "3 c. plain flour", "3 c. sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 c. buttermilk*"]
["For a different flavor, add 1 teaspoon almond extract to the batter."]
["butter", "eggs", "baking soda", "flour", "sugar", "vanilla extract", "buttermilk"]