Perfect choice! 🍋🥤 7-Up Pound Cake is a classic Southern dessert that’s rich, buttery, and infused with a refreshing lemon-lime flavor. The soda adds a light texture and subtle citrusy sweetness that makes this cake irresistible.

Here’s a detailed recipe for you:

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🍋 7-Up Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 12)

For the Cake:

• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened (3 sticks)
• 5 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup (180 ml) 7-Up soda (not diet)
• ½ tsp salt

For the Glaze (Optional but Recommended):

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp 7-Up soda
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Prep the Oven & Pan

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
• Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan (or tube pan). Make sure it’s well-greased to prevent sticking.

2. Make the Batter

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes with a hand mixer).
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
3. Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, sift flour and salt.
5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and 7-Up soda into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).

3. Bake the Cake

• Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Glaze

• In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 7-Up, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
• Drizzle over cooled cake.

5. Serve & Enjoy

• Slice and serve with tea, coffee, or fresh fruit on the side.
• This cake stays moist for 3–4 days when stored in an airtight container.

Tips & Variations

• Extra lemony: Add 1 tsp lemon extract for a stronger citrus punch.
• Crispy crust: Bake at 325°F for the full time — this allows the sugar to caramelize slightly for a beautiful crust.
• Holiday twist: Top with candied lemon slices or powdered sugar dusting.
• Mini cakes: Bake in loaf pans or mini Bundt pans (adjust baking time to 35–45 minutes).

✨ This 7-Up Pound Cake is buttery, rich, and perfectly balanced with sweet citrus flavor — a timeless dessert that never fails to impress!

Would you like me to also give you a layered version with frosting (like a 7-Up layer cake for parties)?

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