Description
This bright and refreshing 7-Up Cake is a delightful twist on a classic yellow cake, enhanced with instant lemon pudding and the bubbly zest of 7-Up soda. Moist and tender with a tangy lemon glaze drizzled on top, this bundt cake is perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- 3.4 ounces instant lemon pudding mix
- 7.5 ounce can 7-Up (about 1 cup)
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
Lemon Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch (10-cup) bundt cake pan generously with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix and instant lemon pudding mix thoroughly to distribute the pudding evenly throughout the cake batter.
- Mix Cake Batter: Using a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, add the combined dry ingredients along with the 7-Up, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Gradually add the whole milk, a little at a time, until the glaze reaches a thin, drizzleable consistency.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides for a beautiful presentation and added citrusy flavor.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs help create a smoother, more uniform batter.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off too quickly.
- You can substitute 7-Up with another lemon-lime soda if unavailable.
- For an extra lemony touch, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: 7-Up cake, lemon cake, bundt cake, lemon pudding cake, soda cake, easy dessert, party cake
