A lady gave my Mother this recipe in 1958 and it has been a family favorite ever since

This classic 7 Up Pound Cake is a delicious and moist dessert. The addition of soda to the batter gives it a unique texture and flavor.
Ingredient Quantity
Butter, softened 1 1/2 cups
Sugar 3 cups
Eggs 5
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Almond or Lemon Extract 2 teaspoons
All-purpose Flour 3 cups
Sprite, 7-Up, or Sierra Mist 1 cup
Instructions:

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla and almond or lemon extract.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and 7 Up, alternating, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
Pour into Pan: Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Enjoy your homemade 7 Up Pound Cake!

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