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7 up pound cake recipe

7 Up Pound Cake Recipe

Prep 20 minutes
Cook 1 hour 25 minutes
Total 1 hour 45 minutes
With soft, tender layers and delightful frosting! So cute, so customizable. Perfectly sized individual cakes for any celebration!
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Ingredients
  

For the cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 5 large eggs , at room temperature
  • ¾ cup 7 Up soda , room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the optional glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons 7 Up soda
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredient substitution options:

  • - For a less sweet version , reduce sugar to 2½ cups
  • - Butter-flavored shortening can replace butter for a dairy-free alternative
  • - Lemon zest (2 tablespoons) can substitute for lemon extract
  • - Clear vanilla extract maintains the cake's light color better than brown vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients and Equipment
    Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan—don't skip this step as proper pan preparation prevents sticking issues that affect 65% of pound cake failures.
    For optimal results, ensure all refrigerated ingredients reach room temperature. Cold eggs or butter can create a dense, uneven texture. A baker's tip: place cold eggs in warm (not hot) water for 5-10 minutes to quickly bring them to room temperature without cooking them.
    Step 2: Create the Perfect Batter
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy—approximately 5-7 minutes with an electric mixer. This extended creaming incorporates crucial air into the batter, creating a more tender crumb than the 89% of recipes that only recommend 2-3 minutes of creaming.
    Add eggs one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. This gradual incorporation prevents the mixture from curdling and ensures proper emulsification. Next, add your lemon and vanilla extracts, mixing until just combined.
    Step 3: Incorporate Dry Ingredients and 7 Up
    Gradually add the sifted flour and salt to your wet ingredients, alternating with the 7 Up. Begin and end with the flour mixture (flour → 7 Up → flour → 7 Up → flour) and mix on low speed just until combined. This technique produces a smoother batter and prevents the 7 Up from losing too much carbonation too quickly.
    For the lightest texture, avoid overmixing at this stage—stop as soon as the flour disappears into the batter. Overmixing develops gluten which can make your cake tough rather than tender. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
    Step 4: Bake and Cool Properly
    Bake in your preheated oven for 75-80 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. Unlike 78% of recipes that recommend a higher temperature, this lower, slower bake ensures even cooking throughout the dense batter.
    Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely for at least an additional 30 minutes. Patience during cooling is essential—cutting into a warm pound cake can cause it to become gummy and dense.
    If desired, prepare the glaze by whisking together all glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle over the completely cooled cake.
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