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7Up Cake Recipe
Aldrick Winters

7Up Cake Recipe

This classic 7Up cake is rich, buttery, and perfectly moist with a light citrus flavor. The lemon-lime soda adds a soft, tender crumb and a subtle freshness. It’s perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a simple homemade dessert.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 12 slices
Course: desserts
Cuisine: American Southern
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cake flour (sifted)
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter (softened, 3 sticks)
  • 2.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup 7UP soda (room temperature, not flat)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
  • 0.25 cup lime juice (fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 lemon extract lemon extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Bundt pan (10-cup)
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a Bundt pan well until fully coated.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each until the batter looks smooth.
  4. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, lime juice, vanilla, and salt until combined.
  5. Add flour gradually, alternating with 7UP soda, mixing gently to keep the batter light.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
  7. Bake for 70–75 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  9. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over the fully cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use fresh, fizzy 7UP for best rise—flat soda will make the cake dense.
  • Do not overmix once flour is added to keep the crumb soft and tender.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent it from melting.