Seven-Up Mud Fruit Slide Cake

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Seven-Up
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Assorted fruits (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or shortening.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the large bowl, stirring until just combined.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow cake to cool completely.
7. In a medium bowl, combine Seven-Up, heavy cream, and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
8. Spread the Seven-Up mixture over the cooled cake.
9. Top with fresh fruit.
10. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• The original Seven-Up was created in 1929 and was the first lemon-lime soda in the United States.
• The original name of the soda was "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda," but was changed to Seven-Up in 1936.
• Seven-Up is a great addition to baking as it adds a sweet and tangy flavor to cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.