If you’re looking for a dessert that tastes like pure sunshine, then we have just the recipe for you today. This 7up Sheet Cake is packed with bright citrus flavor and topped with a sweet and sticky glaze that is sure to have everyone coming back for more. The batter comes together with pantry staples, a few lemons, a lime, and (of course) a bottle of 7up. It’s the kind of treat that’s just as at home on a casual weeknight dinner as it is at a birthday party. You can’t go wrong with this recipe!
The batter comes together in no time, starting with a blend of sugar, oil, sour cream, and some citrus zests. The 7Up works its magic here, making the cake light and airy while keeping it super moist. It’s the perfect base for the rich glaze that’s poured over the top while the cake is still warm. The glaze seeps into the cake, creating that melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. It’s not overly fussy, just a simple pour-and-spread situation that ensures every slice is coated in flavor. Whether you serve it warm, when the glaze is deliciously gooey or chilled for a more solid finish, this cake is a crowd-pleaser through and through.
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s equal parts easy and impressive, this 7Up Sheet Cake checks all the boxes. It bakes up beautifully in a sheet pan, making it perfect for feeding a crowd, and the recipe uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand. The combination of citrus and soda gives it a fun twist that will have everyone asking for seconds. This cake is one of those recipes that you’ll turn to again and again. It’s just that good!
7up Sheet Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup 7Up
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 lime, zested
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup butter
- ¼ cup 7Up
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13x18 inch sheet pan with a lip.
- In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together sugar, 7up, oil, sour cream, eggs, lemon zest, lime zest, and vanilla until light and airy.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared sheet pan and use a spatula to spread to the edges if needed.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Start glaze about 5 minutes before cake is done baking. In a small saucepan, combine butter and 7up and bring to a gentle boil. Add sifted powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- While still hot, pour glaze over the cake and allow time for it to absorb.
- Allow cake to cool for 30 minutes before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Recipe adapted from Allrecipes.com