7UP Lemon Pound Cake is a classic moist, dense cake with a bright lemon flavor and a soft, buttery texture. The secret ingredient—7UP soda—adds lightness and extra moisture without making the cake taste like soda.
Ingredients
- Butter (softened)
- Sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- 7UP (lemon-lime soda)
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Salt
Optional glaze
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon juice (or a little 7UP for a milder citrus glaze)
How to make it
- Cream butter and sugar
Beat until light and fluffy. This step builds the cake’s soft texture. - Add eggs
Mix in eggs one at a time until smooth. - Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. - Combine wet and dry
Add dry mixture to the butter mixture gradually, alternating with 7UP. Mix gently—don’t overbeat. - Add flavor
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. - Bake
Pour into a greased bundt or loaf pan and bake at about 160–175°C (325°F) for 60–75 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. - Glaze (optional)
Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
What makes it special
- The 7UP adds moisture and tenderness
- Lemon gives a bright, fresh flavor
- The crumb is dense but soft, like traditional Southern-style pound cake
If you want, I can also give you a shortcut boxed mix version, a mini loaf version, or a super moist bakery-style recipe with exact grams.
