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Lemon 7Up Cake

March 17, 2020 By betsy 7 Comments

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Lemon 7Up cake is a light and fizzy treat that is great for dessert or a special breakfast. A great way to use home grown lemons. 

Lemon 7up cake with lemons and leaves

**This post was updated in 2020**

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” –Leonardo Da Vinci

My goal for this year is to keep everything simple. Following a year of uncertainty and chaos, I’m not so eager to jump back into anything that may prove too complex. My brain needs a break.

That’s not to say that I no longer care about special details and well thought out entertaining. These things are not mutually exclusive. In fact, I think Mr. Da Vinci was right on. Often times the simplest things can be the most sophisticated.

pile of lemon zest next to a basket of lemons and a can of 7upLemon 7Up cake

I’ve nearly exhausted every lemon recipe idea on earth trying to use up this waterfall of lemons from our backyard tree that just will not quit.

There have been lemon loaves in the past, but I thought adding 7UP would give it that tiny bit of fizzy sophistication.

You know what? I was right.

Sliced lemon loaf next to a glass of 7up and a knife I think this bubbly, 7Up lemon loaf is the perfect addition to any brunch table or casual afternoon gathering, and I plan to host many of these this year now that my house is fully unpacked and we are ready to enjoy it with our new friends.

No plans for anything too elaborate, just simple food with a sophisticated twist, good friends and lots of laughter.

What more could a girl ask for?

Detail of a slice of lemon 7up cake on a pink plate with a gold fork

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!

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Lemon 7Up Cake

7UP Lemon pound cake is a beautiful breakfast or snack cake. The very best lemon loaf ever! 

Course bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon cake, lemon recipe, pound cake
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter softened to room temperature, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 can 7UP
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 thinly sliced lemons enough to cover the bottom of a loaf pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer cream together ¾ cup of butter and 1½ cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. Turn mixer to a slow speed and add flour a little bit at a time. Add salt.
  5. Once the flour is fully incorporated, slowly pour in the 7UP. Mix until well combined.
  6. In a small pan melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in brown sugar until sugar melts and a smooth mixture forms. Pour into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Cover the brown sugar mixture with an even layer of lemon slices being careful to remove any seeds. When the bottom of the pan is completely covered, top with batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully turning out onto a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon 7Up Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 252 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Sodium 196mg8%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Linda says

    May 19, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    How many eggs does this recipe need?

    Reply
    • betsy says

      May 20, 2017 at 11:54 am

      3 eggs! Sorry about that. Must have just skipped that line when I was typing it up. All fixed now

      Reply
  2. Urma says

    January 7, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    Please make a note in the ingredients list that you are using half of an eight ounce can of 7 Up. I found out the hard way.

    Reply
    • betsy says

      January 8, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Will do! Thanks

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        February 15, 2018 at 4:29 am

        Is it 1/2 can (12oz can) or 1/2 cup (4oz)?? Urma suggested it needed to be 1/2 CUP (4oz) Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
        • betsy says

          February 15, 2018 at 10:45 pm

          apologies. It’s half of an 8oz can (shown in the post) so 1/2 cup. Will update the recipe accordingly. Thank you!

          Reply
  3. B Lopez says

    April 16, 2021 at 11:20 am

    There are different versions of 7up cakes that can be frozen. You’re version with sauce and lemon slices on the bottom have you tried freezing your version too see how well it will freeze and maintain the same as though it was just baked after it unfreezes?

    Reply

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