Description
Rich buttermilk 7 up pound cake delivers a nostalgic Southern dessert with tangy citrus notes. Moist crumb and tender texture make this classic cake perfect for family gatherings and weekend celebrations you’ll savor slice after slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks/226 g)
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup 7 Up or lemon-lime soda
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 lemon (zest)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 325°F and meticulously coat a 10-inch bundt pan with shortening, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Butter Mixture: Whip unsalted butter and shortening in a stand mixer until silky smooth, creating a uniform texture that serves as the cake’s rich foundation.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually introduce granulated sugar, beating at high velocity until the mixture transforms into a light, airy, pale yellow canvas with significant volume.
- Egg Incorporation: Reduce mixer speed and gently fold in eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition. Infuse vanilla and lemon extracts, creating a fragrant base.
- Flour and Liquid Fusion: Delicately sift flour and 7-Up soda, alternating between dry and liquid ingredients. Mix on low speed, maintaining a tender crumb structure without overworking the batter.
- Baking Process: Transfer batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface and eliminating air pockets by gently tapping against the countertop. Position in the oven’s center and bake for 85-90 minutes until a toothpick reveals minimal moist crumbs.
- Cooling Technique: Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack, permitting complete temperature equalization.
- Glaze Finalization: Craft a vibrant lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and zest. Puncture the cake’s surface with a toothpick, enabling deeper glaze penetration.
- Presentation: Generously drizzle the citrusy glaze, letting it cascade naturally down the cake’s contours. Slice and serve, optionally accompanied by fresh berries or a complementary beverage.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stop mixing as soon as flour and soda are just incorporated to maintain the cake’s delicate, tender texture.
- Temperature Matters: Use room temperature butter, eggs, and 7-Up for smoother blending and more consistent cake rise.
- Pan Preparation Tip: Ensure thorough greasing and flouring to guarantee easy cake release without sticking.
- Baking Precision: Place cake in oven center for even heat distribution and consistent baking, preventing uneven browning or undercooked sections.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg