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7-Up Cake

A light, tender lemon-flavored bundt cake made with 7-Up and finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 18 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup 7-Up or Sprite
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until evenly combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the 7-Up (or Sprite), eggs, grated lemon zest, and vanilla extract until blended.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, vegetable shortening, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two additions, alternating with the egg–7-Up mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until incorporated after each addition.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top, and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then invert onto the rack and cool completely.
  • For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk together in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • 12-cup bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cooling rack

Notes

  • Cake can be stored at room temperature.