Ah, the 7UP Lemon Cake—light, fluffy, and perfectly lemony with a hint of soda magic! Here’s a classic recipe for it:
Ingredients (for 1 9×13-inch cake)
Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
- 1 small box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant lemon pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) 7UP soda
- Zest of 1 lemon
Glaze (optional but recommended):
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the batter:
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, lemon pudding mix, eggs, oil, 7UP, and lemon zest.
- Beat with a hand mixer or whisk for 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze:
- Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes.
- If using the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the warm cake.
- Serve:
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
💡 Tips:
- For extra lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon lemon extract.
- You can fold in 1/2 cup blueberries for a fruity twist.
- This cake stays moist for several days because of the soda and pudding mix.
If you want, I can also give you a super-moist, two-layer 7UP lemon cake version with cream cheese frosting that’s perfect for parties or birthdays. Do you want me to do that?
