Description
Sweet Southern 7 up pound cake combines citrusy soda with classic baking techniques for a delightful dessert. Moist crumb and tangy flavor make this cake a crowd-pleasing treat you will savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (660 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (340 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps pure lemon extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) lemon-lime carbonated beverage (7Up®)
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a 10-inch fluted tube pan with butter, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter using an electric mixer until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency.
- Integrate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain batter integrity and prevent separation.
- Sift flour gradually into the mixture, folding gently to create a smooth, uniform batter without overmixing.
- Incorporate lemon extract, then gently fold in the carbonated beverage, stirring until the batter becomes completely homogeneous.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to level the surface evenly and eliminate potential air pockets.
- Bake for 75 minutes in the preheated oven, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges completely clean.
- Immediately remove from oven and swiftly invert the pan onto a wire cooling rack, allowing the cake to release naturally.
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze reaches a silky, pourable consistency with no visible lumps.
- While the cake remains warm, generously drizzle the prepared glaze, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- permit the cake to cool completely, allowing the glaze to set and develop a beautiful, glossy finish before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Cold ingredients dramatically slow down mixing, so allow butter, eggs, and milk to reach room temperature before starting.
- Gentle folding prevents overmixing, which can create a dense, tough cake texture instead of a light, fluffy crumb.
- Fresh 7 Up delivers brighter citrus flavor compared to flat or older soda; always use carbonated beverage at peak freshness.
- Experiment with alternative sodas like cream soda or root beer for unique flavor variations that maintain moisture and lightness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 461
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg