Best 5 African American 7 Up Cake Recipes
Indulge in the sweet and tangy delight of African American 7-Up Cake, a classic soul food dessert with a unique twist. This moist and fluffy cake gets its name from the iconic citrus-flavored soda, 7-Up, which is used as a key ingredient in the batter, resulting in a burst of refreshing flavor in every bite. The cake is typically frosted with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, adding a creamy and tangy balance to the sweet cake. This recipe collection offers variations on the classic 7-Up Cake, including a luscious Lemon 7-Up Pound Cake, a decadent Chocolate 7-Up Bundt Cake, and a delightful Orange 7-Up Bundt Cake, each with its own unique citrusy twist. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible 7-Up Cakes, perfect for any occasion.
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7UP POUND CAKE
My grandmother gave me this 7UP pound cake recipe. On top of being delicious, this 7UP cake represents family tradition, connection and love. -Marsha Davis, Desert Hot Springs, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted or plain tube pan., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Add flour alternately with 7UP, beating well after each addition. , Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65-75 minutes. Cool in pan 20 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and enough 7UP to reach desired consistency. If desired, stir in zest. Drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
7 UP CAKE RECIPE
Quick and easy 7 up cake recipe with cake mix, homemade with simple ingredients and lemon glaze. Soft, moist and can be made as bundt cake or pound cake.
Provided by Abeer
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, oil, 7 up and mix until smooth.
- Add cake mix, lemon pudding mix and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter in a greased and floured bundt pan (10 inch pan).
- Bake at 325 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool down completely.
- While it's cooling, prepare glaze by mixing together powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk until smooth.
- Place cake on a dish or stand and drizzle glaze on top of cake. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 452 mg, Sugar 47 g, ServingSize 1 serving
7 UP® CAKE
This is my favorite recipe. My grandmother and mother used to make this when I was a child. It is absolutely wonderful! You can substitute 7Up® for milk in the glaze.
Provided by JSWERVE0712
Categories Desserts Cakes Bundt Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
- Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir flour, 1 cup at a time, blending well after each addition until batter is smooth; stir in lemon extract. Mix lemon-lime beverage into batter and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan immediately.
- Beat confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium until glaze is smooth. Pour glaze over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 148.4 mg, Sugar 45.5 g
CLASSIC 7-UP POUND CAKE
This is an outstanding pound cake and one I have made many times in the past, follow the steps properly and you will have pound cake like no other!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set oven to 300 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 10" tube pan.
- In a large bowl combine butter, shortening, 3 cups sugar (use only 3 cups sugar) vanilla and almond extract; beat using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Sift the flour and salt together.
- Add eggs, 7-up, and the flour mixture to the butter mixture, using the following directions:.
- This method must be followed; add 1 egg in at a time; then add a bit of Seven-Up, then a bit of the flour mixture, then a bit more of Seven-Up; repeat until all the eggs, flour mixture and 1 cup Seven-Up is used up (you will use the remaining 1/4 cup for glaze).
- Spoon mixture into prepared baking pan.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until cake tests done.
- Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pan.
- Mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the 1/4 cup Seven-Up soda.
- Spread the glaze mix over cake.
7-UP CAKE
Make and share this 7-Up Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by elly9812
Categories Dessert
Time 1h27m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Empty lemon supreme cake mix and instant pineapple pudding into a large mixing bowl.
- Add oil and eggs.
- Beat about 2 minutes.
- Add 7-Up and mix until well blended.
- Pour into a greased and floured cake sheet pan.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake 35 to minutes or until done.
- While still hot spread with Icing.
- ICING:.
- Cook margarine, sugar, pineapple, flour and eggs until thick.
- Add coconut and blend well.
- Spread over cake while both are still warm.
Tips:
- Use a 9x13 inch baking pan. This will ensure that the cake is the right size and cooks evenly.
- Be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter. This will help the cake to come out of the pan easily.
- Mix the batter until it is just combined. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
7-Up cake is a classic African-American dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. The combination of 7-Up, butter, sugar, and flour creates a moist and fluffy cake that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it at a potluck, a birthday party, or just for a snack, 7-Up cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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