7 Up Pound CAKE

Ingredients :

For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened

• 3 cups granulated sugar

• 5 large eggs

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons lemon zest

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¾ cup 7 Up (carbonated lemon-lime soda)

• ¾ cup 7 Up (carbonated lemon-lime soda)

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions :

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan, ensuring all crevices are coated to prevent sticking.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

4 . Add Flavorings: Using a whisk, thoroughly mix in the vanilla extract and the zest of the lemon.

5. Mix in 7 Up: Slowly pour in the 7 Up and mix on low speed until the batter is smooth and thoroughly mixed.

6. Bake the Cake: Using a spatula, smooth the surface of the batter after pouring it into the prepared Bundt pan. For one hour and twenty minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, bake in the preheated oven. After the cake has cooled in the pan for ten to fifteen minutes, turn it over onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

7. To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 7 Up in a medium-sized bowl and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and pourable. Add a little more 7 Up if the glaze is too thick, and more powdered sugar if it’s too thin.

8. Glaze the Cake: After the cake has cooled fully, cover the top with the glaze and let it drip down the sides. Before slicing, give the glaze a few minutes to set.