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A slice of moist lemon cake with white icing drizzled on top, garnished with lemon zest. Part of our "What I Cook When I Crave Cake Ideas Recipes".

What I Cook When I Crave Cake Ideas Recipes

This recipe offers a delightful cake alternative for those with dietary restrictions, inspired by a personal journey to create satisfying treats without gluten.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 457
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup 7UP soda
For the Glaze
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons 7UP soda to reach desired consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or lime zest optional

Equipment

  • 10-in. fluted or plain tube pan
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to beat well after each addition. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the flour and the 7UP soda to the butter mixture, alternating between them and beating well after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. To make the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and enough 7UP soda in a small bowl to reach your desired drizzling consistency. If you like, stir in the lemon or lime zest. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 177mgFiber: 1gSugar: 50g

Notes

This recipe is a starting point for exploring cake alternatives. Feel free to adapt it to your dietary needs and preferences.

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