Description
This cake is adapted from the original 7UP recipe. The soda helps create a moist cake with a lovely lemon flavor. Try a slice with your afternoon coffee for the perfect sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon extract
- 3 cups flour
- ¾ cup 7UP
Glaze:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons 7UP
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously grease a bundt pan and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy on medium speed, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add in the eggs one at a time and mix until incorporated, then add in the lemon extract.
- Add in the flour on low speed and mix until just incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Add in the 7UP and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 1 to 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the cake and let it stand for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Using an electric hand mixer, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and 7UP. Beat until smooth.
- Drizzle the cake with the glaze and let it set before slicing.
Notes
The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also skip the glaze entirely and dust with powdered sugar for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American