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7up pound cake recipes

7up pound cake recipes

Prep 25 minutes
Cook 1 hour 25 minutes
Total 1 hour 50 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 for best results)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 5 large eggs , room temperature
  • ½ cup 7Up soda , room temperature (not diet)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the glaze (optional):

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons 7Up soda
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Ingredient Substitutions:

  • - For a reduced-sugar version , try using 2½ cups of sugar instead of 3
  • - Salted butter can replace unsalted — just omit the extra salt
  • - Sprite or other lemon-lime sodas can substitute for 7Up in equal amounts
  • - Lemon juice (2 tablespoons) can replace lemon extract for a more natural flavor

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Equipment
    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Properly grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan, ensuring every crevice is covered. This step is crucial as 7up pound cake recipes tend to stick more than other cakes due to their sugar content—87% of baking failures occur due to improper pan preparation!
    Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and pale (approximately 2 minutes). Gradually add sugar, beating on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes fluffy and notably lighter in color. Don't rush this step—it incorporates air bubbles that give your cake its signature texture.
    Step 3: Add Eggs and Flavorings
    Add eggs one at a time, beating for 45 seconds after each addition. This methodical approach ensures proper emulsification and prevents curdling. After all eggs are incorporated, beat in the lemon extract, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
    Step 4: Alternate Dry Ingredients and 7Up
    Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour in three portions, alternating with 7Up in two portions (beginning and ending with flour). Mix until just incorporated after each addition—overmixing activates gluten, resulting in a tougher cake.
    Step 5: Transfer and Bake
    Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter 2-3 times to release any large air bubbles. Bake at 325°F for 75-85 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
    Step 6: Cool and Glaze
    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. While waiting, prepare the optional glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, 7Up, and lemon zest until smooth. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
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