Here’s a full recipe for an Easy Lemon 7Up Cake, a light, fluffy, and subtly citrusy dessert that’s super simple to make. This is often called the “best-ever” version because it’s moist and quick, with no complicated steps.
Ingredients (1 9×13-inch cake)
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 1 small box lemon instant pudding (3.4 oz / 96 g)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup 7Up (or any lemon-lime soda)
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon for extra lemony flavor
For the Glaze (Optional but Recommended)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan (or use nonstick spray).
2. Mix the Batter
- In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix and lemon pudding mix.
- Add eggs and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in 7Up and gently mix until smooth. Do not overmix.
- Optional: fold in lemon zest for extra zing.
3. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Add Lemon Glaze (Optional)
- While the cake is still warm, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a pourable glaze.
- Drizzle over the cake and let it soak in for extra moistness and tangy sweetness.
5. Serve
- Let cake cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Perfect on its own, with whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips & Variations
- Cupcakes: Pour batter into lined cupcake tins and bake 18–20 minutes.
- Lemon lovers: Add 1 tsp lemon extract for more punch.
- Extra moist: Brush warm cake with a little extra 7Up before glazing.
- Decoration: Sprinkle with lemon zest or candied lemon slices.
💡 Fun fact: The carbonation in 7Up helps make this cake extra light and fluffy without needing extra leavening.
If you want, I can also give a one-bowl microwave version that makes a quick lemon 7Up cake in under 10 minutes—super handy for a fast dessert.
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