7 UP Cake Recipe

Slice of 7up cake on a spatula up over the full cake.

4.59 from 85 votes

My Mama’s recipe for 7 UP Cake from scratch is a classic, decadent and moist cake complemented by the subtle flavor of citrus soda.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: slices

Calories: 584kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 ½ cups unsalted butter room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 large eggs room temperature
3 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 cup 7-Up soda room temperature
2 teaspoons pure lemon extract

For the Glaze:

1 cup confectioner’s sugar
3 tablespoons 7-Up soda
1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract

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Instructions

For the Cake:

Start by preheating your oven to 315°F then liberally spray a bundt pan with non-stick baking spray.
In your mixer bowl, add butter and beat for 2 minutes on high speed. Slowly add in sugar and salt beat on high speed for an additional seven minutes until very pale yellow and fluffy.
Next, add eggs, one at a time, combining well after each addition and scraping down the sides as needed.
Turn your mixer down to its lowest speed, and slowly add flour into batter in two increments. Be careful not to overbeat.
Lastly, pour in 7 Up and lemon extract, scrape down sides and mix until just combined and turn off mixer.
Pour cake batter into prepared bundt pan, and bake for 1 hour and 15 -20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert cake on serving plate.

For the Glaze:

In a small bowl, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, 7 Up, and lemon extract until it’s pourable. Spoon over the cake and allow to harden.

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Notes

My mother has always been adamant about using the original 7UP and nothing else. She says you can really taste the difference. While I have used other lemon-lime soda brands ranging from Sprite to Sierra Mist, I try my best to follow my mother’s advice.

How to store 7 Up Pound Cake

Store your 7 Up pound cake recipe in a well-sealed cake container or wrapped well at room temp. This will keep the texture nice and soft, and it will last for up to 4 or 5 days this way.

How long will 7 Up Pound Cake last in the fridge?

It can last in the fridge up to 7 days. Cold storage can dry out baked good so wrapping your cake well in plastic wrap is important to keep this baby nice and moist.

Can I freeze 7 Up Cake?

To store it for longer, wrap it well in plastic then in foil, and store in the freezer. Label and it should last up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw it in the fridge or at room temperature before serving. You can also portion into individual slices before wrapping.

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