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Easy Lemon 7UP Cake

A super moist, zesty lemon bundt cake made easy with cake mix, instant pudding, and carbonated lemon-lime soda.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 box lemon cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 1 box instant lemon pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 cup 7UP soda or Sprite
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp 7UP soda

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 cup of 7UP soda.
  3. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, then medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and bubbly.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon 7UP to create the glaze.
  7. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

Do not overbake. Start checking at the 45-minute mark to ensure the cake stays moist.