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7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze

May 26, 2017 by Stephanie Brubaker 24 Comments

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This 7UP® Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze is moist and buttery and bursting with lemon lime flavor! The perfect dessert for summertime entertaining!

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This 7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze is moist and buttery and bursting with lemon lime flavor! The perfect dessert for summertime entertaining!

Isn’t this cake so happy?! I just screams summer to me! My family loves citrus desserts, and this one is loaded with lemons, limes, and 7UP! If you’ve never baked a cake with 7UP before, now is the time! It is so moist and flavorful – you’re going to love it! 

Time for a quick trip to Walmart for some fresh lemons, limes and 7UP!

A long time ago 7UP pound cakes were popular, but a lot of the recipes use a cake mix. This particular cake isn’t a pound cake – it’s much lighter, yet it still has a lovely butter taste. No cake mix needed for this recipe either. It’s so easy to make from scratch, even beginner bakers can whip up this cake in no time!

This 7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze is moist and buttery and bursting with lemon lime flavor! The perfect dessert for summertime entertaining!

I have been wanting to make a cake like this for awhile. The weather is finally warmer and we are craving lemons and limes! The ingredient list for this cake is fairly short, and super simple. You probably have most of them in your kitchen already! Next time you make a Walmart run, make sure to pick up 7up, invite a few friends over, and make this cake!

This 7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze is moist and buttery and bursting with lemon lime flavor! The perfect dessert for summertime entertaining!

This is such an easy recipe to make, and the finished cake looks so pretty and impressive. The 7UP ensures you will have a super moist, light cake that everyone will rave about!

Ohhh, and make sure to get extra 7UP while you’re shopping at Walmart – wouldn’t a fun lemon lime punch be such a great accompaniment to this cake?! Totally doing this for our next summer get together! Get more simple summer recipes using 7UP here!

This 7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze is moist and buttery and bursting with lemon lime flavor! The perfect dessert for summertime entertaining!

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This 7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze is moist and buttery and bursting with lemon lime flavor! The perfect dessert for summertime entertaining!

7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze

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7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze
This 7 UP Cake from Scratch with Lemon Lime Glaze is moist and buttery and bursting with lemon lime flavor! The perfect dessert for summertime entertaining!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Cake

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup 7UP
  • juice and zest of one large lemon
  • juice and zest of 2 limes

Directions

Cake
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the oil, butter, and sugar.
Add the eggs, mixing well after each addition.
Add the flour and mix well.
Add 7 UP, lemon and lime juices, and zest. Mix until well combined.
Pour into 2 greased 9" cake pans.
Bake for 35 minutes or until tester inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Let cool in the pans 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pans, and turn upside down onto a cooling rack.
Glaze
Step 2
In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and juices until smooth. If too thick, add more lemon or lime juice until the glaze is the consistency of glue.
Place one cake on a cake stand and evenly pour half of the glaze on top. Place the other cake on top and pour remaining glaze over the cakes, letting it drip down the sides.
If desired, top with thin slices of lemons and limes. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Precious says

    April 27, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    I’d like to make this cake in a bunt pan. Would the cooking time be different?? I’m a beginner baker. Any help would be great! Thanks

    Reply
    • Kristine Baca says

      June 15, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      I made mine in a bunt pan it took about 45 min

      Reply
  2. SHARON says

    April 19, 2020 at 1:37 am

    I love people like yourself who really enjoy cooking !!you are the best !!

    Reply
  3. Kim says

    August 31, 2019 at 10:53 am

    Can u do this in 9×13 pan?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      September 5, 2019 at 11:21 am

      Yes you can! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  4. Janine says

    May 1, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    Have you ever made this with candied lemon and lime? Do you have a recipe to candy citrus?

    Reply
  5. Tina says

    July 24, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    This cake looks delicious! Would coconut oil work for the 1 cup oil? What oil do you use?
    Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Eurl Riley says

    July 18, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Will this cake rise without baking powder or soda

    Reply
  7. Jasmin Forman says

    July 13, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    Im so excited about this cake! I’m making for an adult bake-off at our local youth fair and the proceeds are going to help some local children with medical needs! My question is, if its not being served immediately does it need to be refrigerated or left out?

    Reply
    • Jasmin Forman says

      July 13, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      Sorry my email address was wrong…

      Reply
      • Stephanie Brubaker says

        July 17, 2017 at 2:47 pm

        Hi Jasmin! What a great cause! I would refrigerate the cake if it’s being made ahead of time. I would add the glaze the same day you plan to serve it though. Good luck at the bake-off!

        Reply
  8. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    May 29, 2017 at 6:33 am

    I’m always a fan of lemon/lime flavor! This cake is right up my alley and perfect for Summer!

    Reply
  9. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    May 28, 2017 at 7:04 am

    That is the most beautiful citrus cake that I’ve ever seen! It’s gorgeous!

    Reply
  10. Jessica says

    May 27, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    Wow! This is such a gorgeous cake! I love the combination of flavors and using 7Up is such a great idea!

    Reply
  11. eat good 4 life says

    May 27, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    I love anything lemon flavor. Such a great fresh dessert!

    Reply
  12. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    May 27, 2017 at 8:42 am

    I love how you garnished this cake with the lemon and lime slices. That daisy is the perfect touch!

    Reply
  13. Michelle says

    May 26, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    Just making sure this cake doesn’t need a leavening agent?? Noticed it calls for all purpose flour with no baking soda or powder.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      May 26, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      You read it correctly! No baking soda or baking powder needed for this cake 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kim Beaulieu says

    May 26, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    This is such a pretty cake. I love citrus cakes so this is right up my alley.

    Reply
  15. Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen says

    May 26, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    I love the citrus take on this! So pretty for summer!

    Reply
  16. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    May 26, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    What a pretty cake! Lemon and Lime are such great summery flavors!

    Reply
  17. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    May 26, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    I love how bright and PRETTY this cake is! It’d be perfect for a neighborhood summer bbq/ party. <3

    Reply
  18. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    May 26, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    This cake just SCREAMS summertime! Seriously. Lemon lime and 7up goodness. Love it!

    Reply
  19. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    May 26, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    What a gorgeous cake! Perfect for spring!

    Reply

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