I can’t help it, I’m guilty of it too! I’ve titled a few things as the Best Strawberry Mojitos, Best French Onion Soup, and Best M&M Cookies. Oh, and let’s not forget the Perfect Vanilla Cheesecake, Perfect Rice Krispie Treats, and Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies.
I try to not use the term lightly, although I stand by every single one of those recipes. Today’s pound cake recipe is THE BEST POUND CAKE ever. I made a similar version several years ago, using CHERRY 7up and a cherry glaze. It was so good. Thanks to Jocelyn from Grandbaby Cakes for the recipe in her cookbook. That girl knows cake!
I had been meaning to make a plain version though, one that is flexible with toppings. This is the pound cake we make every year now to use with chocolate fondue! It’s also delicious in trifles, as well as eating plain. However, I love to dress up pound cake by serving it with some whipped cream and berries. Sadly all the strawberries in the store looked pretty pale red, so instead we used Strawberry Pie Filling. A delicious substitute and perfect for Valentine’s Day! For a tasty twist, add a couple teaspoons of almond extract. Oh my word.
INGREDIENTS:
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1/2 cup lemon lime 7 Up
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 315 F. (yes, it's a lower temperature than normal). Prepare a large bundt cake, or tube pan with nonstick baking spray, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, attached to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the butter for 2 minutes on high until pale in color. Add in sugar and salt and cream together for an additional 5-7 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl a couple times. Mixture will be very pale yellow and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Slowly add in flour, being careful not to over beat (turn the mixer down to low at this time). Pour in 7 Up and mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then invert on serving plate. Cool completely. ENJOY!
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