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7Up Pound Cake

A moist and flavorful cake that combines the zest of 7Up for a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 7Up soda

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Pound cake pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Grease and flour your pound cake pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the 7Up.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pound cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.

Notes

This cake can be served plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar. It's also great paired with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream.