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Slice of Lemon 7UP Pound Cake on a plate with lemon slices

Lemon 7UP Pound Cake

A delightful pound cake with a burst of citrus flavor, made fluffy with the addition of 7UP soda. Perfect for gatherings or simple desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is at room temperature.
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups 7UP soda, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a pound cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with the 7UP soda, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Lemon 7UP Pound Cake can be served plain, warm, or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. The cake can be frozen for up to three months.