7 Up Pound Cake
Hey there, kitchen comrades! So, let me tell you about this gorgeous piece of baked heaven known as 7 Up Pound Cake. It’s moist, buttery, and has just the right hint of lemony tang thanks to a surprising pop favorite: 7 Up! Not that I’m telling you to chug the rest of that bubbly stuff while you mix – though, I mean, who am I to judge? This cake has been a crowd-pleaser for ages and will totally steal the show at your next backyard shindig. Trust me, your taste buds won’t regret diving into this one.
Oh boy, my family LOVES this cake. Seriously. The kind of love that could potentially make you reconsider the legal definition of obsession, you know? And hey, I’m not complaining. My husband usually stumbles into the kitchen with that sleepy, “is it coffee time yet?” look until he smells that buttery lemon aroma. Then, he’s wide awake, sneaking a slice before I can even shout breakfast. This 7 Up Pound Cake is basically the unofficial mascot of our Sunday brunches, and I can’t even begin to count how many times it’s saved me from post-dinner dessert emergencies!
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Why You’ll Love This 7 Up Pound Cake
Alright, so let’s get to why this cake’s gonna rock your world:
1. It’s ridiculously easy. Like, you’ll question why you need to buy a cake ever again.
2. It’s a nostalgic ride. Feels like a little piece of grandma’s kitchen magic.
3. Sweet, but not “my teeth are crying” sweet.
4. Perfect for those “Oops, I forgot we have guests coming” moments.
How to Make It
Listen, making this cake feels like you’re just chatting away with a friend while brewing magic. Start by preheating your oven to 325°F, so it’s all ready to hug that cake with warmth. Grab your margarine and butter – unapologetically – and cream them together until they’re as smooth as your best moves on the dance floor. Add sugar, and keep at it till you can’t tell them apart. Eggs in next, one at a time (slow and steady, like it’s a zen thing), followed by the flour. Now, pour your 7 Up with the grace of a novice bartender, and watch life sparkle. Mix in all the lovely flavors, pour it into your pan like it’s a caramel dream, and let it bake until golden and perfect. Stand nearby, inhaling the bliss.
Ingredient Notes
– **Butter:** It’s the flavor foundation. Make sure it’s doing the whole room-temp thing or you’ll be cursing past you.
– **7 Up:** Turns out, soda’s not just a thirst quencher! Gives the cake that signature zing and fluff. Don’t you dare think of skipping it.
– **Lemon Extract:** Optional if you’re feeling rebellious, but it’s been my secret zesty weapon too many times.
Recipe Steps
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. Cream margarine and butter until smooth, then add sugar.
3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, keeping things steady.
4. Blend in flour gently, letting it feel zen.
5. Pour in 7 Up and mix till it sparkles.
6. Add flavor extracts and mix well.
7. Pour into a pan; bake until golden.
What to Serve It With
Tips & Mistakes
Storage Tips
This cake? It’s a delight even if you keep it in the fridge for a few days. Store it in an airtight container (or plastic wrap if that’s all you’ve got handy), and no judgment here if a late-night slice calls your name. Eating it cold has its own yum factor, kind of like midnight ice cream. Breakfast, you ask? I say, who needs pancakes when this beauty is sitting in your kitchen?
Variations and Substitutions
Okay, let’s talk swaps. Can’t do dairy? Margarine all the way, baby. Out of lemon extract? No biggie, zest that lemon, and carry on! Honey in place of sugar? Sure thing, just keep an eye on that sweetness scale. And let me be honest—I’ve run with substitutions more often than not, turning empty pantry woes into kitchen wonders!
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7 Up Pound Cake
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup 7 Up soda room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 7 Up soda, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.0.5 cup 7 Up soda
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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