7 Up Lemon Mile High Pound Cake

Absolutely! Here’s a delightful recipe for 7 Up Lemon Mile High Pound Cake, a Southern classic known for its moist texture and vibrant lemon-lime flavor.

🍰 7 Up Lemon Mile High Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:

  • 3 sticks (339g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar

  • 5 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 3 cups (374g) all-purpose flour

  • Zest of 1 lemon and 1 lime

  • ½ teaspoon (2g) baking powder

  • 1 cup (242g) 7 Up (room temperature)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract

• For the Glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and the zest of lemon and lime. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.

4. Add Eggs:
   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the yolk is fully incorporated.

5. Incorporate Extracts:
   Add the vanilla and lemon extracts to the mixture, blending until combined.

6. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and 7 Up:
   Begin by adding one-third of the dry ingredients to the batter, mixing until just combined. Then, add half of the 7 Up, mixing again. Repeat this process, ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth, but avoid overmixing.

7. Bake the Cake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool the Cake:
   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

9. Prepare the Glaze:
   In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lime juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more juice; if too thin, add more powdered sugar to reach the desired consistency.

10. Glaze the Cake:
    Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve slices of the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

• Pair with a cup of hot tea or coffee to complement the citrus flavors.​

Enjoy your delicious and moist 7 Up Lemon Mile High Pound Cake!