A lady gave my Mother this recipe in 1958 and it has been a family favorite ever since
This classic 7 Up Pound Cake is a delicious and moist dessert. The addition of soda to the batter gives it a unique texture and flavor.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter, softened | 1 1/2 cups |
| Sugar | 3 cups |
| Eggs | 5 |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Almond or Lemon Extract | 2 teaspoons |
| All-purpose Flour | 3 cups |
| Sprite, 7-Up, or Sierra Mist | 1 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla and almond or lemon extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and 7 Up, alternating, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Pour into Pan: Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
- Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Enjoy your homemade 7 Up Pound Cake!
