Description
A classic Southern-style 7 Up Pound Cake known for its moist, tender crumb and subtle lemon-lime citrus flavor from 7 Up soda. This easy-to-make cake uses simple pantry staples and produces a fluffy, flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to celebrations.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free variant)
- 1/2 cup 7 Up soda, preferably freshly opened
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients and Pan: Gather all the ingredients and preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf or bundt pan to ensure easy cake release.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale, about 3 to 5 minutes. This step incorporates air that helps the cake rise and results in a tender texture.
- Add Eggs One at a Time: Beat in the large eggs individually, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This keeps the batter smooth and consistent.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute evenly and avoid clumps.
- Alternate Adding Flour and 7 Up: Gradually add the dry ingredients and 7 Up soda alternately to the creamed butter mixture, starting and finishing with the flour. Mix gently until just combined to maintain the batter’s tenderness and bubbles.
- Stir in Vanilla: Fold in the vanilla extract carefully to infuse warmth and depth without overpowering the lemon-lime notes from the soda.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the finished batter into your prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only moist crumbs. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing and a superior texture.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix only until ingredients are just combined to avoid a tough cake.
- Use freshly opened 7 Up for maximum carbonation and moistness.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick; moist crumbs are acceptable, but no wet batter should remain.
- Allow the cake to cool properly before slicing to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: 7 Up pound cake, lemon lime pound cake, Southern dessert, moist pound cake, easy pound cake, citrus pound cake, soda cake