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Mama’s 7Up Pound Cake

September 30, 2015 by hipfoodiemom 50 Comments

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7 Up Cake is a classic and decadent treat! It’s a pound cake, complemented by the subtle flavor of citrus soda.

unfrosted 7 Up cake displayed on cake platter

Grandbaby Cakes Cookbook

Every once in a while, you meet someone and you immediately know that person is special. I first met Jocelyn Delk Adams on an airplane last May. We were both flying to Miami for a blogging conference and were on the same flight from Chicago to Miami.

Jocelyn and I started talking on the plane, shared a taxi from the airport to the hotel, and have been friends ever since. And it’s on that day in the cab that I learned about this gem, that she was working on; her first cookbook, Grandbaby Cakes.

Grandbaby Cakes cookbook cover

This book is special, you guys.

Now, I’ve read and flipped through a lot of cookbooks . . and there’s nothing like Grandbaby Cakes.

Yes, it’s a baking cookbook but it’s so much more than that. It’s a piece of Jocelyn’s heritage, family, soul and heart. We learn about her upbringing, her fabulous big mama (her grandmother), her mother and her aunt. We also learn how they taught Jocelyn by example in the kitchen when it came to baking, and that it was like a “rite of passage.”

Creating Mama’s 7 Up Cake

3 plated slices of Pound Cake next to remainder of the cake on a platter

“Big Mama never required a timer; just a whiff of a baked good’s fragrance in the air was enough for her to know that the [7 Up cake] was ready. Big Mama would take pity on her impatient grandbaby and hand me a fork. She didn’t mind if I snuck a bite or two, because she’d made the cake for me anyway.”

It was this special relationship between Jocelyn and her Big Mama that influenced who Jocelyn is today, her love for baking and the heart and soul behind this cookbook.

hand of black skinned woman removing slice of 7 Up cake from platter

I had the pleasure of learning how to bake a 7 Up cake recipe while my parents were in town. My mother helped me slice and serve the pound cake one morning while they were here. I didn’t make the glaze because it would have been too sweet for my parents, but you can bet I am making the glaze next time!

We had 7 Up cake with coffee and loved it! This is the most delicious pound cake we have ever tasted! This 7 Up cake recipe has been in her family for decades and this was, in fact, the very first cake that Jocelyn learned to bake!

Mama's 7Up Pound Cake from the Grandbaby Cakes cookbook. A classic and decadent treat complemented by the subtle flavor of citrus soda. The crunchy crust and moist inner texture makes this cake simply irresistible! #GrandbabyCakesBook

“Mama’s 7Up Pound Cake is a classic and decadent treat complemented by the subtle flavor of citrus soda. The juxtaposition of the crunchy crust to the moist inner texture makes the cake simply irresistible!”

Mama's 7Up Pound Cake from the Grandbaby Cakes cookbook. A classic and decadent treat complemented by the subtle flavor of citrus soda. The crunchy crust and moist inner texture makes this cake simply irresistible! #GrandbabyCakesBook

7 Up Cake Recipe and Other Cake Recipes

This cookbook is filled with all different kinds of cake recipes:

  • layered cakes
  • cupcakes
  • bundt cakes
  • sheet cakes
  • celebration cakes and cakes for the holidays

I love that the book is so rich with Jocelyn’s southern upbringing and her family. For me, growing up, we never baked much at all. Just cooked a lot of Korean food like Jajangmyeon. I remember my nanny baking a cake for us when we were little but it was Duncan Hines and from a box. If we ever had dessert, it was dessert purchased from a grocery store, so for me to see and read about someone’s family and their rich and full love for baking and each other, is truly heartwarming.

Each recipe has a story and a piece of Jocelyn. I absolutely love all the family photos and memories that are sprinkled throughout this cookbook. I hate it when you pick up a cookbook and there is hardly anything about the author, other than the introduction. I’ve never felt so connected to a family and their love for each other, baking and tradition.

7 Up bundt cake on cake platter

I have also baked the Real-Deal Caramel Cake, the Roasted Raspberry Cupcakes, the Marble Texas Sheet Cake and the Blueberry Pan-cakelettes with Maple Cinnamon Glaze.

All of these recipes are spot on and rich with flavor. Some require a ton of butter and sugar but hey, this is dessert and I think what I love most is that you can bake and share these with your family and loved ones and for me, it’s more about the act of baking for those you love and serving and sharing with them.

I can’t wait to bake some more recipes with my daughters! What I’m baking next: (hint, all of these links lead to the recipes that have already been published for Jocelyn’s cookbook tour!) Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake, Buttered Rum and Candied Sweet Potato Crumb Cake and the Dreamsicle Punch Bowl Cake. There are a ton more! You can find the entire cookbook blogger tour here!

So, check all of them out, buy this cookbook if you don’t have it already and bake this 7Up cake!

Print Recipe

Mama's 7 Up Cake (Pound Cake Recipe)

This 7 Up cake recipe is adapted from Grandbaby Cakes (the cookbook). I only changed the amount of sugar used. Recipe published with permission from the Author, Jocelyn Delk Adams.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time1 hr 25 mins
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 7 up cake, pound cake recipe
Servings: 12
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter 3 sticks, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • ½ cup 7-Up soda room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 3 tablespoons 7-Up soda
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions

For the cake:

  • Heat oven to 315 degrees F. Spray a 10-cup bundt pan with nonstick baking spray. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the butter for 2 minutes on high speed. Slowly add the sugar and salt. Cream together for an additional 7 minutes until very pale yellow and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, combining well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Turn your mixer down to the lowest speed setting and slowly add the flour in two batches. Do not overbeat. Pour in the 7UP and lemon extract. Scrape down the sides and bottom of your mixing bowl and mix the batter until just combined. Again, be careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Let cool to room temperature.

For the glaze:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until the mixture is pourable. When the cake is completely cool, spoon the glaze over the cake and allow it to harden. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

 

 

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    September 30, 2015 at 6:25 am

    I’ve heard of these 7up cakes but have never tried one before! This pound cake looks just perfect, Alice! I love how thick and fluffy this turned out. I think I would devour the entire pan!

    Reply
  2. Leslie W says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:14 am

    Dang it I don’t have a favorite handed down recipe! My mom & assuming her mom weren’t big on that stuff & I’m not a bad cook (I’d rather collect the cake stands than produce the product they were meant to show off) I can whip out an outstanding meal when necessary. How’s that for a run-on sentence? Cook on!

    Reply
  3. The Surprised Gourmet says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:21 am

    The cake looks delicious and the cookbook sounds like it should be in everyone’s kitchen. Wishing Jocelyn much success.

    Reply
  4. Jennie says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:35 am

    I love our families pumpkin roll recipe. It is a Christmas tradition at my house.

    Reply
  5. Beth Clark says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:53 am

    My granny always baked a chocolate oatmeal cake. I have her recipe for that. Love it.

    Reply
  6. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    September 30, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Wow this is such a beautiful beautiful post. Seriously I don’t think my heart can quite take any more of this. And seeing your mother’s hand in that pound cake shot girl? Poetry. I am so so glad we met on that flight suspended in mid-air. You are my soul sista blogger boo and I love you.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      September 30, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      I love you too, J!!! So proud of you! This book is magical and so very special!

      Reply
  7. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Alice the cake is beyond gorgeous! I love that you shared it with your mom and dad. That picture with your mom’s hand is so beautiful. And you quoted my favorite line from the book, “She didn’t mind if I snuck a bite or two, because she’d made the cake for me anyway.” That just melted my heart when I read it!

    Reply
  8. Jen | Baked by an Introvert says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:09 am

    It’s a shame that I was raised in the south and have never had a 7up cake. That needs to change very soon. This cake looks like the perfect pound cake!

    Reply
  9. Gail says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:24 am

    What a lovely idea for a book….and the recipes look fantastic!

    Reply
  10. Amy C. says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:30 am

    My mom made the best chocolate cake with white icing when I was growing up. I always requested it on my birthday.

    Reply
  11. cheryl s says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:41 am

    My favorite family recipe is my mom’s, originally my grandmom’s, pound cake.

    Reply
  12. Danielle of Texas says

    September 30, 2015 at 10:17 am

    When I think of a pound cake I think of Sunday brunch and coffee! I should make this one for Mothers Day next year and invite my mom over.

    Reply
  13. TANYA says

    September 30, 2015 at 10:50 am

    7-UP CAKE IS AFAMILY FAVORITE- HAPPY TO SEE THE RECIPE

    Reply
  14. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Such a beautiful book! There are still so many recipes I want to try! This cake looks phenomenal Alice — so perfect to serve to your own parents!

    Reply
  15. Lauren says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:19 am

    My mother’s squash casserole I make for every Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  16. Mir says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I’ve been loving my copy of Jocelyn’s book! And I can’t wait to try this cake. The texture looks perfect. She does the best pound cakes!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      September 30, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      I know, right?!!! You’ve got to try it, Mir!!!

      Reply
  17. Amy @Very Culinary says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Prettiest pound cake ever!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      September 30, 2015 at 11:59 am

      Thank you Amy!!

      Reply
  18. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:58 am

    I have never had pound cake before, but then I am not much of a baker. I think when I get back from this trip I am going to start baking more 🙂

    Reply
  19. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    September 30, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    I Love hearing how you met Jocelyn for the first time, clearly that was a destined friendship. This pound cake is GORGEOUS, Alice! LOVE LOVE LOVE your Mom’s hand in that picture, so precious! I can only imagine how good 7 Up in Pound Cake tastes! Definitely going to have to give this a go! Pinned! Cheers! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Manali@CookWithManali says

    September 30, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    oh wow the cake looks stunning! I love the picture with your mom’s hand on the cake, so precious 🙂 and I LOVE Jocelyn’s blog and recipes!!

    Reply
  21. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    September 30, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Alice – this is such a heartfelt review – and such a decadent pound cake! Love the texture of it – and I bet it was wonderful with coffee!
    My favorite family recipe is quite a simple one – it’s my mom’s dal curry.

    Reply
  22. Gina O says

    September 30, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    This is a very beautiful book, indeed and the cake looks divine!
    My daughter is always experimenting with baking and recipes, and my favorite by far is her chocolate chip shortbread cookie… definitely worth the effort! I tend to focus on the savory, and my favorite recipe for this time of year is roasted sweet potato soup with croutons.

    Reply
  23. Kelly says

    September 30, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Aaw I love how you both met – and the picture of your mom’s hand is so beautiful and sweet! This cake and Jocelyn’s book is stunning, Alice! You did an amazing job recreating it with the modifications for your parents to enjoy:)

    Reply
  24. Tonya says

    September 30, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    I was born and raised in Texas. My father’s favorite cake of all time is the 7 up cake. In my southern accent, ” You made us proud”!! Beautiful post Alice! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  25. marcie says

    September 30, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    That book really is special — I love every single page! I can’t wait to try this 7UP pound cake…yours looks so perfect, Alice!

    Reply
  26. Mira says

    September 30, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    I’ve never made a 7 up cake, but my aunt makes one, which I like. You did a great job Alice, love the cake and pictures! Will definitely try Jocelyn’s recipe. I got the book, but still haven’t baked anything 🙂

    Reply
  27. Kellee R. says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    This cake looks delicious! I have several recipes from my grandma as well and I sure miss her being the cook. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Felice says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:03 am

    Beautiful book. My favorite family recipe is a chocolate chip cheesecake.

    Reply
  29. Zainab says

    October 1, 2015 at 2:45 am

    Oh I love this cake and Jocelyn’s book! The fact that you shared it with your parents is perfect and just what the book is about.

    Reply
  30. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    This cake sounds and looks divine! Love the idea of adding 7-up to the batter! Yum! 😀

    Reply
  31. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    I have not had a pound cake in quite some time so now all I can think about is sinking my teeth into this!

    Reply
  32. Clare says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    I love a triple chocolate praline tart

    Reply
  33. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    October 1, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    How gorgeous is this pound cake, that crumb is perfection!

    Reply
  34. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    October 1, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    I have seriously seen so many amazing recipes from this book, and this is just the same – totally need a copy! Pinned!

    Reply
  35. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    October 1, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Heritage recipes are the best! I can’t wait to try this one Alice, and probably buy the book too!
    Your video rocks my friend, so awesome!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

    Reply
  36. christina says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    pho!

    Reply
  37. Diana Cote says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    My family is Colombian and o think they make lots of yummy food, my favorite is empanadas, though they make some mean tamales and sopa de carne res. ☺️

    Reply
  38. Melissa M says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:14 am

    My grandmas apple pie!

    Reply
  39. G.Smith says

    October 3, 2015 at 11:50 am

    I love reading cookbooks and learning about the heritage some families share in the kitchen. The texture of that cake looks magnificent ! Gonna have to make a 7-Up run soon. 🙂

    Reply
  40. Jenifer says

    October 4, 2015 at 6:48 am

    My favorite family recipe is my mom’s coconut cake! It is so moist and delicious! She makes it every Christmas.

    Reply
  41. jeannie says

    August 14, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    How can I purchase Grandbaby cake book?

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 14, 2016 at 9:29 pm

      Hi Jeannie,
      You can purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grandbaby-Cakes-Recipes-Vintage-Memories/dp/1572841737/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471228139&sr=8-1&keywords=grandbaby+cakes+cookbook

      Reply

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