Indulge in this classic Seven-Up Pound Cake recipe that is moist, lemony, and buttery. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and of course, Seven-Up soda, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy a slice of this delightful pound cake with a cup of tea or coffee for the perfect afternoon treat. It's a timeless recipe that has been passed down through generations, and once you try it, you'll understand why.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Seven-Up soda
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the Seven-Up soda.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
