In mixing bowl, cream sugar with butter.
Add eggs, one at a time
Beating well after each one, continue beating on high until fluffy.
Blend in vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with sour cream into the sugar/egg mixture.
Mix on low until combined and stir in hot water until blended.
Pour into greased pans.
Bake @ 350 for 35 minutes.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes then on wire rack until cooled.
Makes 3 (9”) round cakes