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This Southern 7 Up Cake combines bright citrus notes with a tender yellow cake crumb. The soda and oil base creates a soft, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. It is topped with a rich frosting featuring sweetened crushed pineapple, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings, this dessert delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Southern 7 Up Cake
Description
This Southern 7 Up Cake combines bright citrus notes with a tender yellow cake crumb. The soda and oil base creates a soft, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. It is topped with a rich frosting featuring sweetened crushed pineapple, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings, this dessert delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or one 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the yellow cake mix, eggs, instant pudding mix, oil, and 7 Up together with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined and smooth.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the cake cools, prepare the filling: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and melted margarine. Whisk until smooth.
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Stir in the crushed pineapple and coconut. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans. Let the frosting cool until thick enough to spread but still warm.
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If using layer pans, spread a layer of frosting between each cake layer and frost the top and sides of the assembled cake. If using a sheet pan, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cooled cake.
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Allow the frosting to set slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 375kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.5g29%
- Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
- Cholesterol 120mg40%
- Sodium 350mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4.0g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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