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7 Up Pound Cake Recipe

The best ever 7 Up Pound Cake recipe! You'll love how easy it is to make pound cake with the perfect texture, flavor and color. One bite and you'll agree—this 7-Up cake really is the BEST!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE:
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • ½ cup lemon lime 7 Up

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 315 F. (yes, it's a lower temperature than normal). Prepare a 16 cup bundt pan with homemade cake release, or with nonstick baking spray, set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, attached to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the butter for 2 minutes on high until pale in color. Add in sugar and salt and cream together for an additional 5-7 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl a couple times. Mixture will be very pale yellow and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Slowly add in flour, being careful not to over beat (turn the mixer down to low at this time). Pour in 7 Up and mix just until combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then invert on wire rack. Cool completely on a wire rack. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Do I have to use a bundt pan? Two loaf pans will work, or a tube pan.
  • Use my homemade cake release for best results on a non-stick pan option.
  • What can I substitute for cake flour? For cake flour, substitute 1 3/4 cup of all purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch for 2 cups of cake flour.
  • How do I fix dry pound cake? Make a simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water (1/2 cup each). Boil until sugar is dissolved. You can add fresh lemon zest for more flavor.
  • Why is my pound cake heavy? Be sure to beat butter and sugar at medium speed. Do NOT over beat the flour, add slowly, and gently until combined.
  • Serve with strawberry pie filling and cool whip, as pictured.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 104mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 38g (76%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 38g 76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.