Description
A delightful Lemon 7UP Pound Cake that combines the zesty freshness of lemon with the unique texture of 7UP, resulting in a moist, fluffy cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1⁄2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup 7UP soda (room temperature, not flat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your bundt pan by greasing and lightly flouring it.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter and granular sugar together with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs: Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then alternate adding to the butter mixture with the 7UP.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla: Stir until well integrated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Allow ingredients to reach room temperature for best results. Store cake at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Lemon Cake, 7UP Cake, Pound Cake, Citrus Dessert, Summer Dessert