Description
A moist and tender Bundt cake made with 7UP soda, giving it a light, citrusy flavor and a perfectly fluffy texture. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup 7UP soda (or similar lemon-lime soda)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
- For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp 7UP soda
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 mins).
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in flour until just combined.
- Add 7UP & Extracts: Stir in 7UP, vanilla, and lemon extract (if using). Batter will be thick.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60-75 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool in pan for 15 mins, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Glaze (Optional): Whisk powdered sugar, 7UP, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, add 1 tbsp lemon juice to the batter.
- Do not overmix—this keeps the cake tender.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Substitute Sprite or Sierra Mist if 7UP is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg