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Easy 7-Up Pound Cake Recipe

Easy 7-Up Pound Cake Recipe

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There’s something incredibly comforting about a simple pound cake—dense, buttery, and just the right amount of sweetness. But add a little sparkle with 7-Up, and you’ve got a cake that’s lighter, fluffier, and perfectly moist.

This Easy 7-Up Pound Cake is a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients can come together to create a treat that feels both nostalgic and refreshing. It’s the kind of cake that’s easy enough for a weeknight dessert but special enough to serve at a family gathering or holiday table.

What makes this recipe stand out is that effervescent lift the 7-Up gives the cake. It doesn’t just add flavor—it makes the texture just right: soft and delicate with a golden, slightly crisp crust.

I’ve been making this cake for years, and it’s always a hit, especially with a light glaze on top.

Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too)

  • Quick and simple: No complicated ingredients or long steps. This is a no-fuss recipe that delivers impressive results.
  • Perfectly moist texture: The 7-Up makes the cake incredibly tender and fluffy, even days after baking.
  • A nostalgic treat: Reminds me of family gatherings when we’d all gather around and enjoy a slice with coffee.
  • Customizable: Want to make it your own? Add lemon zest, vanilla extract, or even a handful of chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Easy 7-Up Pound Cake Recipe

Easy 7-Up Pound Cake Recipe

This Easy 7-Up Pound Cake is a simple yet delicious treat that combines the perfect balance of buttery richness and light, fluffy texture, thanks to the addition of 7-Up. It's incredibly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Calories: 579kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Loaf Pan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients

CAKE

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • ½ cup 7UP soda room temperature

GLAZE

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 tablespoons 7UP soda

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 315°F and prepare a 10-cup Bundt pan with your preferred nonstick method.
    Preheating the oven and preparing the Bundt pan for Lemon 7UP Cake
  • In a stand mixer, beat the butter on high for 2 minutes, then add sugar and salt. Cream for another 7 minutes until pale and fluffy.
    Adding sugar and salt to the creamed butter for the Lemon 7UP Cake
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well and scraping the bowl as needed.
    Adding sugar and salt to the creamed butter for the Lemon 7UP Cake
  • On low speed, gradually add flour in two batches, mixing gently to avoid overbeating.
    Adding flour in batches to the Lemon 7UP Cake batter
  • Pour in 7-Up and lemon extract, scrape the bowl, and mix until just combined.
    Adding 7UP and lemon extract to the Lemon 7UP Cake batter
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Pouring the Lemon 7UP Cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate and let it cool to room temperature.
    Cooling the Lemon 7UP Cake in the pan

Glaze

  • Whisk glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
    Preparing the glaze for the Lemon 7UP Cake
  • Once the cake is fully cool, drizzle the glaze over the cake and allow it to set. Serve at room temperature.
    Serving the Lemon 7UP Cake at room temperature

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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