7-Up pound cake, absolutely delicious, pair it up with fresh berries for a perfect dessert!
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Fanny May Berries asking me if I’d be interested in reviewing their Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Really? You don’t have to ask me twice. For years, putting chocolate on a strawberry was the only way to get fruit into my system (well other than apples, I just adore apples.) I was the pickiest eater you could ever meet as a child, some would say I still am. But I have expanded my horizons as an adult.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries have always been and will always be a favorite of mine. Let me tell you, these strawberries are HUGE! I was expecting large strawberries, something that would go nice with a slice of cake. While I wanted to eat up the entire box at once, it just wasn’t possible. Look at them next to my cake. Huge! And that’s a full, size rose to the top of the pan, cake. These aren’t one or two bites and gone, these are 5-6 bites each.
The berries were the best I’ve ever had, and I’m not saying this because they gave them to me. Sweet, juicy and fresh! They sent me the sampler which includes The Pixie Berry-Dipped in caramel infused milk chocolate and covered with pecans, Trinidad Berries-dipped in milk chocolate and covered with toasted coconut and the Mint Meltaway Berry-dipped in mint infused white chocolate and milk chocolate. They were all amazing!
My personal favorite was the Mint Meltaway, can you say an Andes mint covering a strawberry. Each bite was a taste of heaven.
Fanny May, has been around since the 1920’s so they know a little bit about Chocolate. Now it would be cruel to brag to you about these incredible chocolate dipped strawberries and not give you an opportunity to try them for yourself. Fanny May is going to give one of my readers this same sample package I received. Come back to Thursday’s Treasures Link party tonight to enter.
In the mean time, you can have some cake. 7-up pound Cake is a classic. Goes well with almost anything, Chocolate dipped Strawberries, ice cream, hot fudge sauce, A simple syrup, or even alone. It’s also wonderful for breakfast! At least it is in my house, after the kids have left for school. Any lemon-lime soda will work-7-up, ginger ale, Sprite, Mountain Dew, whatever you have on hand.
7-Up Cake
7-up Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter (3 sticks) softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon extract
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar together for 20 minutes. The butter/sugar should be about doubled in size. Add in eggs one at a time, beating for a minute after each addition. Add in Lemon extract. Gently add flour a little at a time till completely combined. Batter should be light and fluffy. Fold in soda with a rubber spatula. Pour batter into a well greased and floured bundt pan. Do not use a spray, this cake will stick! Bake in a 325 degree oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool in pan for about 30 minutes, then turn out to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
This cake also freezes well for when unexpected company arrives.
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
Jocelyn says
Those strawberries are insane…I just love how big they are. Love the cake alongside it too…my kids would love the pop cake so much!!
Joan Hayes says
Jocelyn, I really wish there was a bigger word than HUGE to describe these strawberries, and they were incredibly fresh and juicy, perfect in every way.
Anita at Hungry Couple says
What a nice, simple recipe. I’ll bet it goes great with those yummy berries. π
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
The chocolate mint strawberries sound wonderful! I’ve never heard of that combination, but it needs to catch on. And what a great recipe to pair with chocolate covered strawberries. Gotta love the classic 7-up cake. π
Erin @ Wholly Delicious Dishes says
Nice score with the strawberries, I’m a little jealous over here:)But hey, I will take cake any day, especially for breakfast!
Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings says
I’ve never heard of 7-Up cake before, but this looks interesting…And those chocolate-covered strawberries…beautiful!
cllcraft says
Bake in 525 degree oven for 1 hr? Are you sure??
Joan Hayes says
Thank you so much for catching that, I’ve corrected the recipe, it should be 325 degrees.
Anne @ Domesblissity says
Hi Joan. This looks so good. Can’t wait to try it. I have a linky party every Thursday here in Australia and I’d love it so much if you linked up.
https://domesblissity.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/thriving-on-thursdays-linky-party-41.html
Anne xx
Melissa says
Those strawberries look amazing! The cake does too..I’m looking forward to trying it with Mountain Dew π
Anonymous says
Strawberries are beautiful, I’d like to try the Romance package…
Nadine Osborne
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
What a great cake! And I love the berries, so pretty.
Anonymous says
I would like to try the champagne dipped berries. Sounds lucious!
Elizabeth
HungryLittleGirl says
So simply, but so delicious looking and sounding! I have to give this one a try for sure! Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza!
Mariel says
I would love for you to share this (or any of your other great ideas) at the link party going on through tomorrow night at βOr so she says β¦β Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
Carolina HeartStrings says
Terrific post and pictures. Looks so delicious! Come and visit us this week. We have a fantastic giveaway – $75 swank bag from Pick Your Plum.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The cake sounds amazing and those strawberries are GORGEOUS! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity at Mom On Timeout. Hope to see you back tonight!
Kathy Moody says
Oh, those strawberries are awesome, and the cake sounds so delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. I am so thrilled to have you.
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I haven’t had 7-Up cake in ages. Pinning to try!