Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Butter a 10″ tube pan and coat with white sugar.
Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 2 3/4 cups of…