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Easy 7 Up Pound Cake Recipe

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This Easy 7 Up Pound Cake is a classic, moist, and fluffy dessert perfect for any occasion. Infused with lemon extract and the unique fizz of 7 Up, this bundt cake combines traditional pound cake richness with a light citrus twist. Topped with a simple 7 Up glaze, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes plus 2 hours cooling
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups butter, room temperature
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 7 Up soda

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 7 Up soda

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the sugar and room temperature butter on high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, egg yolks, sour cream, milk, lemon extract, and salt to the bowl. Beat together for about 30 seconds until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl intermittently with a rubber spatula.
  4. Incorporate Flour: Add the flour to the mixture and stir gently just until the flour is incorporated, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  5. Add 7 Up: Pour in the 7 Up soda and mix gently to combine evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the smooth batter into the prepared bundt pan and place it in the oven. Bake for approximately 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with slightly moist crumbs. The cake top should be cracked and browned, not burnt.
  7. Cool and Remove from Pan: Remove the cake from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack or hot pad. After about 2 hours, and once the pan is cool enough to handle, invert the bundt pan onto a cake stand or serving platter. Tap gently to release the cake and lift the pan off carefully. Let the cake cool completely.
  8. Prepare Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 7 Up soda until the glaze is smooth with no lumps.
  9. Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the fully cooled cake using a spoon just before serving to add a sweet, citrusy finish.

Notes

  • Room temperature butter is crucial for achieving a fluffy texture in the batter.
  • Do not overmix the flour to keep the cake tender and avoid toughness.
  • Ensure the cake has cooled completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • This cake stores well covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a more pronounced lemon flavor, you can add additional lemon zest to the batter.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/easy-7-up-pound-cake-recipe/