Description
A Southern classic, this rich and buttery 7-UP Pound Cake features a hint of citrus from the soda, a moist and tender crumb, and a golden crust. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or nostalgic desserts.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3/4 cup 7-UP soda (not diet)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla and lemon extracts.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Slowly pour in the 7-UP soda and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving.
Notes
Swap lemon extract for almond extract for a nutty variation.
Add lemon or lime zest to enhance citrus flavor.
Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for longer storage.
Microwave frozen slices for 15–20 seconds to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
