Description
Grab a slice of pure comfort with 7 Up Pound Cake, a classic Southern dessert that turns simple ingredients into pure magic. Moist, tangy, and impossibly light, your taste buds will dance with each delightful bite of this nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup 7 Up soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare your 10-inch tube pan by generously coating the entire surface with 2 tablespoons softened butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Set oven to precisely 325°F, creating the ideal temperature for your pound cake’s perfect bake.
- Cream 1 cup room temperature butter with 3 cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer at medium-high speed for 6-7 minutes until the mixture transforms into a pale, fluffy consistency.
- Incorporate 5 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding them one at a time and mixing thoroughly for about 30 seconds between each addition.
- Sift 3 cups all-purpose flour with ¼ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gradually fold flour mixture into the butter blend, alternating with 1 cup 7 Up soda, mixing on low speed until ingredients are just combined.
- Gently fold 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon lemon zest into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently to release any air bubbles.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 325°F oven and bake for 80-85 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out completely clean.
- Remove cake from oven and let it rest in the pan for 15 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely for about 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Check butter temperature carefully, as it needs to be softened but not melted for the perfect cake texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour, which can make the cake tough and dense.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a good quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg