What are the ingredients for a 7Up pound cake?

Butter, sugar, eggs, flour, 7Up, and vanilla form the base. Optional lemon zest, sour cream, or cream cheese enhance moisture and flavor. Glaze or icing finishes the cake.

How long does a 7Up pound cake take to bake?

A Bundt pan version takes about 75–95 minutes at 325°F. Loaf pans or muffins bake faster — always check with a skewer or thermometer.

Can I make this 7Up pound cake recipe from scratch and also with a mix?

Yes. From scratch gives the most authentic crumb, while the cake-mix shortcut is faster and nearly foolproof. Both yield delicious results.

Should I use cake flour, all-purpose, or self-rising?

Cake flour makes the crumb light and tall. All-purpose works for a sturdier slice. Self-rising simplifies things but changes the salt balance slightly.

What’s the difference between glaze and icing for this cake?

Glaze is thin, glossy, and quick to set. Icing is thicker, creamier, and can be flavored with cream cheese or butter. Both complement the citrusy cake beautifully.

How do I add sour cream or cream cheese?

Mix in sour cream (½–¾ cup) or cream cheese (4–6 oz) before adding the final flour. Both add extra richness to the 7Up pound cake recipe.

7Up Pound Cake Recipe

Description

Moist and tender 7Up pound cake recipe made with butter, sugar, eggs, and citrus soda. Perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
2¾–3 cups (550–600 g) granulated sugar
5–6 large eggs
¾ cup (180 ml) 7Up (not diet)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
3 cups (360 g) cake flour OR all-purpose flour OR self-rising flour
½–¾ cup sour cream (optional)
4–6 oz cream cheese (optional)
1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix (optional)
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix + pudding mix (shortcut method)
Glaze: powdered sugar + 7Up + lemon juice
Icing: powdered sugar + softened butter/cream cheese + 7Up

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Instructions

Prep the oven and pan: Preheat to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 12–15 cup Bundt/tube pan.
Cream butter and sugar: Beat together for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs: Incorporate one at a time, scraping the bowl to ensure full blending.
Mix dry and wet ingredients: Whisk flour with a pinch of salt. Add flour in three parts, alternating with the 7Up, starting and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla and optional zest.
Optional moisture path: Fold in sour cream or cream cheese before adding the final flour.
Bake: Pour into pan, tap to release air bubbles. Bake 75–95 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean, or internal temp reaches 208–210°F (98–99°C).
Cool: Let rest 15 minutes in the pan before turning out onto a rack.
Finish: Apply glaze for a traditional look or icing for a creamier topping.

Notes

Room-temperature butter and eggs yield the best texture.
Cake flour gives a more tender crumb, while all-purpose makes it sturdier.
Gluten-free flour blends may be substituted, but textures may vary.
Nutrition values are approximate estimates.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 95mg