Here’s a classic recipe for Old Fashioned 7Up Pound Cake, a beloved Southern dessert known for its moist texture, crisp crust, and subtle citrus flavor from the soda.
🍋 Old Fashioned 7Up Pound Cake
Ingredients:
For the cake:
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3 sticks (1 ½ cups) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs, room temperature
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3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
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2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional for extra tang)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¾ cup 7Up (not diet or sugar-free)
For the glaze (optional but delicious):
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tablespoons lemon juice or 7Up (for a milder flavor)
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven:
To 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly. -
Cream butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until very light and fluffy (about 5–7 minutes). This step is key for a good texture. -
Add eggs one at a time:
Beat in eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. -
Add flour and 7Up alternately:
Reduce mixer speed and add the sifted flour in three parts, alternating with the 7Up in two parts. Start and end with flour. Mix just until combined. -
Add flavorings:
Stir in lemon juice (if using) and vanilla extract. -
Pour and bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. -
Optional glaze:
Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and pour over cooled cake.
