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7Up Pound Cake

Mar 24, 2022 · 32 Comments

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Old-fashioned 7Up Pound Cake made the Southern way for a zingy lemon, light, and fluffy cake topped with a sweet lemon glaze. The best pound cake you'll ever have!

Old-fashioned 7Up Pound Cake made the Southern way for a zingy lemon, light, and fluffy cake topped with a sweet lemon glaze. The best pound cake you'll ever have!

Close up shot of 7Up pound cake drizzled with glaze with maraschino cherries on a white platter, next to lemon slices on a rectangle plate and a bottle of 7Up in the background

7Up Pound Cake

Traditional pound cakes, while delicious, are very heavy. 7Up Pound Cake is one-of-a-kind because, even though it doesn't have a leavening agent, it's still a much lighter fluffier pound cake than most.

That's because of the carbonation in the 7Up used to make it! Even the batter feels light and airy, unlike any other cake batter I've made!

7Up Pound Cake is packed with lemon flavor in a moist pound cake and topped with a sweet lemon glaze. Of course, it also features 7Up as an ingredient, giving it its name.

This is an old-fashioned Southern recipe, and that's how you know it's good! It's also pretty easy to make, and doesn't use weird specialty ingredients other than 7Up and lemons!

Do I Have to Use 7Up?

Yes and no. Technically, you can substitute Sprite or any generic brand lemon-lime soda without compromising the texture of the cake.

However, 7Up pound cake lovers insist that if you use anything other than 7Up, it won't taste quite right. It has 7Up right in the name, after all.

What Toppings Can You Use?

The recipe below includes a lemon glaze topping. If you'd like to change it up or add some more sweetness or flavor, you can also try these options:

  • Powdered sugar is a tried and true pound cake topping. It looks pretty and adds just a hint of sweetness.
  • Whipped cream. I personally think you should top just about everything with this homemade whipped cream.
  • Fresh fruit or berries will add a sweet and tangy flavor that lifts the sweet, soft cake to the next level.
  • Fruit salad is another great option. This is my favorite fruit salad, and I love using it as a topping for pound cake or ice cream.
A slice of 7Up pound cake on a blue and white striped plate with a lemon wedge, lime wedge, and cherry, and a bottle of 7Up and the rest of the cake in the background

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Old-fashioned 7Up Pound Cake made the Southern way for a zingy lemon, light, and fluffy cake topped with a sweet lemon glaze. The best pound cake you'll ever have!

7Up Pound Cake

Old-fashioned 7Up Pound Cake made the Southern way for a zingy lemon, light, and fluffy cake topped with a sweet lemon glaze. The best pound cake you'll ever have!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 7Up Pound Cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 468kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups butter room temp
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup 7Up

Lemon Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons 7Up
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter a large (12 cup) bundt pan well.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add lemon and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  • Add eggs and mix again.
  • Add flour and salt, and mix until just combined. Lumps are okay.
  • Add 7Up and mix for one minute.
  • Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for about 60-70 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Let cake stand in pan for 10 minutes after baking. Then turn cake over onto serving plate or platter, and remove from bundt pan. Allow to finish cooling completely.
  • Glaze: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

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Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients. They mix together better and create a fluffier cake.
  • This cake does not have a leavening agent. It's not a typo. This recipe uses carbonation to create a lighter cake, and pound cakes in general are typically a denser cake.
  • You need a large bundt pan, at least 12 cups. This is the one I have.
  • Butter the bundt pan well. Like really, really well in all of the nooks and crannies. To ensure that it comes out smooth, you can also coat the inside with sugar.
  • Flip the cake after 10 minutes! Set a timer. If the cake stays longer than that it will settle in and be difficult to get out.
  • Skip the glaze and top with whipped cream or fresh fruit instead!
  • Storage: Cover tightly and keep at room temperature for 3-5 days.
  • Freezer Directions: After baking cake, allow to cool completely. Then wrap in plastic wrap and foil to freeze. Freeze for up to 3-6 months. Thaw at room temperature. Then cover in glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says

    November 14, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    I just love this post! I haven't thought about 7-up cake in decades. My mom had a good friend who used to make it when I was little and it was delicious! Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  2. Noelle says

    November 14, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    What a delicious idea, use to make a recipe like this all the time! Can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  3. Toni says

    November 14, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    Such an amazing cake! My kids loved it!

    Reply
  4. Andrea Metlika says

    November 14, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    A lighter, fluffier pound cake that's lemon flavored sounds delicious. I cannot wait to make this for my family.

    Reply
  5. cf says

    November 18, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    Tastes just like my mama used to make when I was growing up! Love that this brings back so many memories!

    Reply
  6. Jenn says

    November 18, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    I just need a hot cup of coffee and a slice of this to get me through my day. Making this recipe ASAP!

    Reply
  7. Erika says

    November 18, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    I love easy and delicious desserts like this, yum!

    Reply
  8. Jen says

    November 18, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    Such a fun recipe to try this holiday season! Can’t believe I’ve never tried it before.

    Reply
  9. Veena Azmanov says

    November 18, 2019 at 10:12 pm

    Awesome presentation. Love the lemon flavor and the lemon glaze on this 7Up pound cake . The name has an attraction too.

    Reply
  10. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:01 am

    What a tasty looking cake! I've got some 7Up here so might just have to give it a go!

    Reply
  11. Jess says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:08 am

    I love everything about this cake. A family favorite!

    Reply
  12. Kechi says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Never heard of 7Up pound cake, but I love the sound of this, and I want to make it ASAP! This pound cake looks insane, and I am sure my family would love it!

    Reply
  13. Shelley says

    November 19, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Hahaha - what a super-fun, clever cake recipe! Sure to be a conversation-starter around the holiday table, too - everyone will be so intrigued! 😉

    Reply
  14. Jessica Formicola says

    November 19, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    I'm a sucker for a good pound cake, and this one looks amazing! I can't wait to try it out!

    Reply
  15. Shanna says

    November 19, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    This was so delicious and using the 7-up in the recipe was a game-changer.

    Reply
  16. Emily Liao says

    November 19, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Never had a 7 up pound cake - but this was so good! So flavorful and soft.

    Reply
  17. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    November 19, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    That looks absolutely lush! I love all things lemon!

    Reply
  18. Dannii says

    November 20, 2020 at 1:56 am

    I never would have thought to use 7Up in a cake. This is such a great idea.

    Reply
  19. Maria says

    November 20, 2020 at 9:51 am

    OMG!!! This is heaven! I'm drooling! <3

    Reply
  20. REBECCA STIPE says

    November 25, 2020 at 9:39 pm

    Michell I adore your recipes. I have gained 7 lbs. staying in and cooking your recipes! I made the cake and it is very good, but i never know when it is done. How do you gage that.

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    • Michelle says

      November 26, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Oh, girl. This quarantine is getting the best of all of us. Lol Great job honing your cooking skills.
      To test doneness for this cake, and any baked good really, stick a tooth pick in the top and if it comes out clean or with only fine crumbs, it's done. You can also use a fork for this if you don't have toothpicks.

      Reply
  21. Debra says

    April 25, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    This came out perfect and moist just follow the recipe the key is make sure your eggs and 7up is room temperature and don’t over mix

    Reply
  22. Tina says

    October 03, 2021 at 6:09 am

    This has always been my favorite pound cake. Not heavy and ooh so good.

    Reply
  23. Savita says

    March 24, 2022 at 8:37 am

    What a delicious looking cake, need to try it out.

    Reply
  24. Beth Sachs says

    March 24, 2022 at 8:59 am

    What a fun idea. I'd never have thought to use 7up in a cake!

    Reply
  25. Shadi Hasanzade says

    March 24, 2022 at 9:19 am

    Our neighbor was talking about 7up cake the other day and I was so curious! I'm going to make this and surprise her!

    Reply
  26. Suja md says

    March 24, 2022 at 9:30 am

    This was delicious! We really enjoyed both making and eating it!

    Reply
  27. Beth says

    March 24, 2022 at 9:52 am

    I made this last night, and it was perfect! I haven't had 7up cake in a million years, and this one tastes just like I remember it!

    Reply
  28. J Jo says

    March 25, 2022 at 12:39 am

    I hate to admit this but lemon disagrees with me. Is there any other way to make this very popular cake using another base flavor such as another extract? Anddd, would I still use 7-Up with it?? Thanks for any advice or tips you think of! : )

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    • Michelle says

      March 26, 2022 at 9:37 am

      You could try vanilla and 7Up or cream soda! The texture should still come out the same.

      Reply
  29. Deloris says

    July 02, 2022 at 12:21 pm

    Do I have to use all purpose flour can I not use cake flour or maybe both

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      July 03, 2022 at 6:43 am

      I've only tried the recipe as written, so I can't tell you if it would work with a different flour. Cake flour is lighter in consistency, so the amount might not be the same, and the consistency wouldn't be the same. Traditionally a pound cake is a dense cake, so all-purpose flour is used.

      Reply

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