7UP Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 7UP (or similar lemon-lime soda)
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the 7UP. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the lemon and vanilla extracts until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice to drizzle over the cooled cake. Enjoy this delightful 7UP Pound Cake with a cup of tea or coffee for a delicious treat!
