7UP Pound Cake

Make this 7UP Pound Cake from scratch with simple ingredients including soda, lime zest, and lemon zest for a tender, refreshing cake full of classic lemon-lime flavor!

The Best 7UP Pound Cake

Did you know that you can use soda for more than just quenching your thirst? Put it to use in a delicious cake instead! This 7UP Pound Cake is soft, moist, and full of flavor. Especially when you add my super yummy glaze on top.

One slice of this simple cake just won’t be enough. Thankfully, this recipe makes enough fo ten servings. As a result, there’s more than enough to feed a crowd and have leftovers to enjoy for several days!

Add your favorite toppings, or just pile on the whipped cream!

Ingredients for 7UP Pound Cake

To print: see recipe card below.

For the Cake Batter:

• 1 ½ cups butter – I use unsalted butter for this since I add salt.
• 3 cups sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 lime, zested
• 3 cups flour – I use all-purpose flour, but cake flour also works.
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 7UP soda – Any lemon-lime soda would work.
• ¼ cup whole milk

For the Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar – Also known as confectioners sugar.
• 2 tablespoons 7UP soda
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice – You could also use lime juice. Or, substitute lemon extract.

Variations

• Change the flavor of this simple cake by changing the type of soda used. Orange soda would be a super fun option!
• You can make your own Cream Cheese Frosting to add to the top of this recipe instead of the homemade glaze.
• Feel free to incorporate add-ins like shredded coconut or chopped nuts.

Directions For How To Make 7UP Pound Cake

1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a bundt pan or tube pan with baking spray. Then, dust it with flour, tapping out any excess. Set the pan aside.  
2. Beat: Add the butter and sugar to a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat for about five minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to make sure all the butter blends evenly.
3. Add the eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. 
4. Add more flavor: Add the vanilla, lemon zest, and lime zest. Stir on low speed just to incorporate. 
5. Add the flour: Add the flour and salt, and mix just until smooth.
6. Stir in the soda: Mix in the milk and 7UP on low speed until the batter is smooth and thick. 
7. Pour: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it out evenly.
8. Bake: Transfer the cake to the preheated oven, and bake for 70 minutes, letting the cake rise. A knife inserted into the center will come out cleanly when done. The top will also look golden brown, and the cake will pull away from the sides of the pan.
9. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Then, flip the cake out onto a plate. Let cool on a wire rack for another 30 minutes. 
10. Make the glaze: Add all the ingredients to a medium mixing bowl, and whisk until smooth. Pour the glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Then, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

This 7UP Pound Cake recipe is perfectly tasty on its own. However, it also pairs fabulously with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Did you make this 7UP Pound Cake recipe? Let us know how it turned out with a rating and comment!

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