We absolutely love this 7 Up Cake. Each bite is so moist and delicious. Plus, the glaze is heavenly.
Now you might be thinking soda in a cake recipe? But keep reading because I promise you this 7 up cake recipe does not disappoint. It is so moist and delicious.
Once you try 7 up cake, it will become one of those recipes you make again and again. It is so tasty and looks gorgeous in a bundt cake pan. Strawberry Lemonade Bundt Cake Recipe is another gorgeous cake that taste great.
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What is 7 UP Cake Recipe?
This 7 Up Cake starts with a lemon cake mix and then lemon pudding mix to enhance the lemon flavor. Lastly, the cake is topped with an amazing lemon glaze.
The rich and decadent glaze running down the side is so yummy. Serve this cake for any occasion and everyone will go crazy over it.
This easy dessert starts with a cake mix so everything is super easy! No need to add in additional ingredients such as butter, all purpose flour or sugar. It reminds me of a pound cake recipe without the work.
Ingredients
- Yellow Cake Mix. Use any brand you like.
- Instant Lemon Pudding. Make sure to use instant pudding or the texture won’t be the same.
- 7 Up. You can use any lemon-lime flavor soda such as Sprite.
- Vegetable Oil. Helps the cake to turn out moist.
- Eggs. Room temperature eggs combine smoother into the batter and bake lighter.
Glaze
- Powdered Sugar. Sift the confectioners’ sugar before using so the glaze is smooth.
- Fresh Lemon Juice. It is worth the extra step to use fresh juice, and the flavor is better.
- Milk. I prefer whole milk, but you can use what you prefer.
Find the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Change the Soda – You can use different flavors of soda instead of 7-Up to make this recipe.
- Use different Pudding Mix – If you use a cherry flavor soda, change the pudding mix to a cherry pudding.
- Change the Frosting – We love a glaze frosting on this cake, but you can easily use a whipped cream frosting or a buttercream frosting.
- Add in Zest – For some add in flavoring, add in lemon zest to the cake batter and to the lemon glaze. You can even add in lemon extract.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Prepare the Oven – Preheat the oven to 325 F. Coat Bundt Pan with baking spray and gently coat with the pan with flour so the cake can be removed easily. It is important to have a prepared bundt pan.
Step 2. Mix the cake Ingredients including lemon-lime soda thoroughly with a handheld mixer on high speed. Add eggs one at a time in the cake mix and combine. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
Step 3. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Step 4. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until an inserted toothpick inserted into center of the cake comes out clean or with tender crumb.
Step 5. Remove the cake from the bundt pan and place on serving plate. Make sure to cool cake completely.
Step 6. While the cake is cooling, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a separate small bowl. You can add more milk to make the glaze the consistency that you desire.
Step 7. Lastly, spoon the glaze over the cake and enjoy! The glaze really takes the cake to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
This cake bakes well in other pans besides the bundt pan. We have tried it in a round cake pan and a square baking dish and the cake turned just as good. Adjust baking time to about 20 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the cake pan size.
Adding the 7-up soda to the cake mixture gives it the crumbling and crusty texture. The carbonation in the soda acts as a leavening agent instead of using baking soda or baking powder.
Plus, it is a liquid added to the batter to combine the cake.
To prevent you cake from sticking to the pan, make sure you grease and flour it completely. After the cake has cooled down for a few minutes after baking, run a small spatula or knife down the sides of the pan and in the center.
This allows the cake to loosen from the sides and not get stuck to the pan. Then gently turn the pan upside down on a cake platter and tap the top of the pan. The cake should come out of the pan.
If it doesn’t come out, you may need to run the spatula again down the sides to make sure the cake is loosen.
Yes, you can make this cake ahead of time. We recommend preparing the cake as indicated. Then once you are ready to serve, mix the glaze icing and drizzle on cake.
7-Up cake does not need to be placed in the fridge. We store our leftovers in a cake pan at room temperature. We make sure that the cake is covered and it will last up to a week.
Yes, you can store this cake in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure it is completely covered with plastic wrap and a double layer of aluminum foil.
Then thaw at room temperature before serving. I like to glaze the cake right before serving.
Pro Tips
- Room Temperature – When preparing for this cake, we like to make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Over-Mixing Cake – To prevent cake from collapsing when baking, do not over-mix the cake when you are blending the ingredients.
- Pouring the Glaze – Make sure the cake has cooled completely before pouring the glaze. This prevents the cake from being a soggy mess.
- Glaze Amount – We love a lot of glaze when we are making the cake. So I tend to make more to make sure my family has enough to add in extra.
Try More Easy Cake Recipes
- Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe
- Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
- White Texas Sheet Cake
- Peach Dump Cake Recipe
- Melted Ice Cream Cake Recipe
- Crack Cake Recipe
I can’t wait for you to try this delicious 7-up cake recipe. Once you do, please leave a comment and star recipe rating.
7 Up Cake
Ingredients
- Ingredients for the Cake Mix:
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 4 oz box of instant lemon pudding
- 3/4 cup 7 Up
- 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 4 eggs
- Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cup powder sugar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 F.
- Spray a bundt pan with non-sticking cooking spray and gently coat with the pan with flour so the cake can be removed easily.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix ingredients thoroughly with a hand held mixer.
- Pour the batter into the bundt pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 2-3 minutes and then remove it gently from the pan onto a wire rack to cool. Cool completely.
- In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. You can add more milk to make the glaze the consistency that you desire.
- Pour the glaze over the cake and enjoy!
