Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups Butter, softened
3 cups Sugar
5 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons Almond (or Lemon) Extract
3 cups All-purpose Flour
1 cup Sprite, 7-Up, Or Sierra Mist
Instructions:
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or coat it with baking spray for easy release.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond or lemon extract for added flavor.
Incorporate Flour and Soda: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture, alternating with the 7 Up soda. Begin and end with the flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve the 7 Up Pound Cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.