Light, moist, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this 7UP Lemon Cake is a classic that never fails. The soda makes it incredibly soft, and the lemon glaze takes it over the top!
🛒 Ingredients
Cake
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs (room temperature)
3 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
½ tsp salt
1 cup 7UP (room temperature)
2 tbsp lemon juice
Zest of 1–2 lemons
1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp melted butter (optional, extra shine)
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
Cream butter & sugar Beat until light and fluffy (5–7 minutes).
Add eggs Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Mix dry ingredients Whisk flour and salt. Add to batter alternately with 7UP.
Flavor it Mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
Bake Pour into pan and bake 60–70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Glaze Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan, drizzle glaze over warm cake.
⭐ Tips for the BEST 7UP Cake
Don’t overmix after adding flour
Use real lemon zest for bold flavor 🍋
Let cake cool slightly before glazing so it soaks in
💛 Save this recipe — it’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or coffee time. Want a lemon-lime, orange soda, or cream cheese version next?
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