Mile High 7 Up Pound Cake

A Pound Cake cake that's as high as the clouds and as refreshing as a cool sip of soda, this Mile High 7 Up Pound Cake is the perfect treat!

This recipe incorporates the subtle zest and effervescence of 7 Up, making it light, fluffy, and full of flavor. With a tender crumb, a golden crust, and just the right amount of sweetness, it's a showstopper for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a special event or just treating yourself, this cake is sure to rise to the occasion-literally!

Recommended tools and equipment:

• Mile High Bundt Pan (A 18 cup bundt pan is needed for this volume of recipe.)
• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Silicone Spatula
• Oven Thermometer
• Cake Keeper
• Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons

Steps to make the Pound Cake:

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix the butter together then slowly add in the granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed until creamy (approximately five minutes).

Add the lemon and vanilla extracts. Then add the eggs to the bowl one at a time, mixing only until combined before adding the next egg.

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the flour 1 c at a time, on low speed, until combined.

Lastly, mix the 7 Up into the batter. Spray an 18-cup bundt pan with baking spray. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly.

Bake for about an hour and 30 minutes (or longer if needed). The cake is done once an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 20 minutes before removing it from the pan.

Allow the cake to continue to cool completely before adding the glaze.

Steps to make the Pound Cake Glaze:

Add the powdered sugar to a bowl. Then add in your extracts. Using a hand or stand mixer, slowly add in the 7 UP until combined. Then pour the glaze on your pound cake as desired.

Pound Cake Tips

Whether you are a beginner or have been in the baking game for a while, I hope these tips are helpful in making sure that your pound cake comes out great!

⇢ Always use room temperature ingredients - Standard pound cake ingredients include butter and eggs which should always be at room temperature to ensure that they properly blend into the batter and do not cause any clumping. Other common ingredients such as milk, cream cheese, etc should also be at room temperature. Make sure to allow enough time before baking to remove the ingredients from the refrigerator and sit them on the counter to allow them to come to room temperature. 

⇢ Properly measure your ingredients - Always measure each ingredient before adding it to the cake to make sure that you have the accurate amount of each ingredient for the recipe. Baking requires exact measurements for the cake to come out correctly. 

⇢ Properly cream the butter and sugar together- Blend the ingredients together for approximately five minutes until light and fluffy.

⇢ Add the eggs one at a time- Eggs must be added one at a time mixing only until combined.

⇢  Don't overmix your batter-  Aside from creaming the butter and sugar together, once done adding an ingredient, immediately start adding the next ingredient. If you are not quite ready, stop the mixer until you're ready to add the next ingredient. After you have added the last ingredient, just mix until blended. If the batter still requires mixing, for example, if there is any unmixed batter on the side of the bowl, finish the mixing process using a spoon. 

⇢ Spray the hell out of your bundt pan - My favorite method is using a baking spray such as Baker's Joy which includes the flour and oil all in one can. It's always a no-fail method for me and the cake comes right out of the pan. You can also grease the pan with oil (solid or liquid) then dust the pan evenly with flour if you prefer that method.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I store the pound cake?

Store the cake in an airtight container for up to five days. The cake can also be frozen for up to three months.

How many people will this cake serve?

The cake will serve 20+ people depending on the size of the slices that are cut.

Can I freeze the pound cake?

You sure can! See this post for the details: https://whipitlikebutter.com/how-to-freeze-a-pound-cake/

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