7UP Cake (7UP Pound Cake)

Pound cakes can be daunting to make at home, but my 7Up Cake is easy and delicious. It combines subtle lemon-lime flavors with the buttery flavor of a traditional pound cake. I’ve made sure it’s a moist and tender cake with a zesty glaze that’s perfect for any occasion.

 

7Up Pound Cake

My 7Up pound cake recipe is a perfect choice for a delicious homemade cake with a refreshing twist. This moist and tender cake combines the familiar buttery texture of a traditional pound cake with the surprising pop of zesty flavor of 7UP soda. The result is a delightfully light, fluffy, and citrusy cake drizzled with a sweet and tangy glaze.

The best part is that, even though it’s made from scratch, baking this cake is a breeze. With just a few simple ingredients and my basic, easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a scrumptious dessert that will impress all your friends and family.  If you love the flavors in this cake, you’ll also love this Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Lemon Bundt Cake. 

What is 7up Cake?

7UP cake is a regular cake that’s made with the popular lemon-lime soda which gives it a fun, lemony flavor.

Why This is the Best 7UP Cake Recipe

• Simple ingredients – All you need are a few baking essentials like sugar, flour, eggs, and soda. 
• Classic Southern dessert – This wonderful cake is an old-fashioned southern recipe that’s been around for years.  
• Lemon-lime flavor – The lemon-lime soda gives this cake a fun and tasty twist to a traditional pound cake recipe. 

Recommended Tools

For this cake, I recommend a solid bundt cake pan. I love this bundt pan.

Ingredients For 7UP Pound Cake

​For the Cake

• Butter – You’ll want to use unsalted butter for this recipe. 
• Granulated sugar – Sweetens the batter.
• Lemon extract – Gives the cake an extra lemony flavor. 
• Eggs- To help the cake rise, make sure to set them out and let them come to room temperature. 
• Flour- We used all purpose flour that we sifted. 
• 7UP® – Key ingredient that makes it a 7UP cake. 

For the Glaze:

• Confectioners sugar – Sift it or use a fork to break up any clumps.
• Vanilla extract – Gives the glaze a warm flavor. 
• Lemon juice – Brightens up the glaze and gives it extra tang.
• 7UP® – Adds extra flavor and sweetness to the glaze. 

How to Make a Moist 7up Cake

Step One: Combine the Wet Ingredients 

• Preheat oven to 315° degrees. 
• Spray bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 
• In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or in a medium-sized bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter on medium speed until creamy.
• Add in lemon extract and mix.
• Add in eggs and mix.

Step Two: Add the Wet Ingredients and Soda

• Add in flour, one cup at a time and mix to combine.
• Pour in the lemon-lime soda and mix for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl until the dry ingredients are well incorporated.
• Mix for another minute on low speed.

Step Three: Bake the Cake 

• Pour the cake batter into your prepared Bundt pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake. 

Step Four: Make the Glaze

• In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and 7UP. 
• Remove the 7UP cake from the oven and let cool in the bundt pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and remove the pan. 

Step Five: Glaze and Serve

• Let the cake cool completely. Then, using a spoon, drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

 How to Make a Moist 7up Cake

Mix the pound cake ingredients — sugar, butter, eggs, flour — with the 7UP soda. The soda adds a light, citrusy flavor and keeps the cake incredibly moist and fluffy. Also, be to not overbake the cake. Insert a toothpick into the center until it comes out clean.

7Up Pound Cake Recipe Tips

• To ensure your pound cake bakes evenly, position the oven rack in the center of the oven. This helps distribute heat evenly around the cake, which prevents it from becoming too brown on the top or sides.
• Though not required, for added flavor and moisture, consider brushing the cooled cake with a simple syrup infused with lemon or lime juice. This step not only adds more citrus flavor but also keeps the cake moist for longer.
• Again, it’s not required, but I recommend sifting the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients. This helps remove any lumps and ensures you have a smooth batter.
• To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan really well, paying extra attention to the crevices if using a Bundt pan. You can use a non-stick baking spray that has flour in it to make it easier.
• For a decorative touch, garnish the glazed cake with additional lemon or lime zest just before serving. This adds a pop of color.  

Variations and Add-ins

• Soda – If 7Up isn’t your thing or if you’re fresh out, feel free to substitute it with any lemon-lime soda of your choice. Sprite or Sierra Mist are other good choices.
• Glaze – For a thicker, richer lemon-lime glaze, increase the amount of confectioners’ sugar until it’s the thickness you prefer.  
• Zest – Add more citrusy tang to this cake by adding a little bit of grated lime or lemon zest into the batter.

How Do You Store 7UP Cake?

Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 days or in the fridge for up to a week. 

Can You Freeze This Cake?

To freeze the pound cake, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then with a layer of foil. Place the wrapped cake in a freezer-safe bag or container, and it will stay fresh for up to 2–3 months.

When ready to enjoy, thaw the frozen cake overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours.

Serving 7Up Pound Cake

Serve individual slices with a simple dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or fresh fruit such as peaches or fresh berries.  

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