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7 Up Pound Cake

7 Up Pound Cake
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Discover the secret to a moist, fluffy, and tender 7 Up Pound Cake that combines simple pantry ingredients with a splash of lemon-lime soda for a refreshing citrus undertone. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake offers a light texture, bright citrus flavor, and versatility that will make it a favorite dessert in your home.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup 7 Up soda (freshly opened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Prep and Preheat: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure your pound cake releases easily after baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. This step incorporates air, creating a tender crumb.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to maintain the fluffy texture. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest to infuse fragrant warmth and citrus brightness throughout the batter.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring everything is evenly mixed to avoid clumps and help the cake rise uniformly.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and 7 Up: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the 7 Up soda. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition just until combined to preserve the soda’s carbonation and keep the batter light.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and eggs for smooth, even mixing.
  • Do not overmix to prevent deflating the soda’s carbonation, which keeps the cake light.
  • Sift the flour for a lighter crumb and to avoid lumps.
  • Use freshly opened 7 Up soda to maintain the fizz essential for texture.
  • Start checking the cake for doneness around 50 minutes since oven temperatures vary.

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Keywords: 7 Up Pound Cake, moist pound cake, lemon lime pound cake, easy dessert, citrus cake, fluffy cake

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