Best 2 Sun Drop Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Sun Drop Cake, a moist and fluffy cake bursting with the refreshing flavors of lemon and orange. This classic Southern cake gets its name from the popular citrus-flavored soda, Sun Drop, which is used to create a tangy glaze that complements the sweet cake perfectly. The recipe offers variations for a traditional Bundt cake, a delightful sheet cake, and a charming mini bundt cake, ensuring there's a perfect option for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, the detailed instructions and helpful tips provided in this recipe ensure a successful baking experience. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this irresistible Sun Drop Cake, a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of citrus with a tender and moist cake.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SUN DROP® POUND CAKE



Sun Drop® Pound Cake image

If you love Sun Drop® you'll love this cake. A moist citrus cake with it's own Sun Drop® glaze.

Provided by Tammy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups white sugar
1 cup margarine
½ cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
3 cups all-purpose flour
6 fluid ounces citrus-flavored soda (such as Sun Drop®)
5 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 fluid ounce citrus-flavored soda (such as Sun Drop®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
  • Beat white sugar, 1 cup margarine, and shortening together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Mix flour, 6 fluid ounces citrus-flavored soda, eggs, lemon extract, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until well incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cake cool for 10 minutes before turning cake onto a serving plate.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons melted margarine, and 1 fluid ounce citrus-flavored soda together in a bowl until smooth; spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.6 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 169.8 mg, Sugar 54.5 g

SUN DROP® CAKE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Sun Drop® Cake Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by á-79326

Number Of Ingredients 10

GLAZE:
1 package DUNCAN HINES® Deluxe Yellow Cake Mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) JELL-O® Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1/2 cup SUN DROP® soda or lemon soda
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
1/2 cup SUN DROP® soda or lemon soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup (10-inch) bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Do not over-mix. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. While cake is still in pan, poke holes into cake with handle of wooden spoon. Ladle approximately half of glaze over cake. Allow cake to set 10 minutes. Turn cake out onto round plate then drizzle remaining glaze over top of cake. Serve warm or at room temperature. Note: Cake is best when served warm. Glaze: Combine soda, sugar and butter in small heavy saucepan. Heat over medium heat; stir until all ingredients are melted.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon zest and juice bring out the best flavor in this cake. If you don't have fresh lemons on hand, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less bright.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is done baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The frosting for this cake is a simple glaze, but you can also add other toppings, such as whipped cream, fresh fruit, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Sun Drop cake is a refreshing and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright lemon flavor and fluffy texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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