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Insanely Easy 7UP Cake

Insanely Easy 7 up cake fcbk

A soda and a cake… this is every kid’s dream come true, right?  With the few amount of ingredients it takes to make this cake, it’s like a #ThrowbackThursday showing how Grannies were making “insanely easy” cakes before anyone ever thought about putting them on a blog.  Let me tell you, I don’t even drink soda pops (i.e. “cokes” because I’m from the south where everything is a coke, y’all) and I loved this cake!  I’m also a bit of an airhead that doesn’t use the oven because I forget it is on – but when I have a baking goal, I get it done.  This one made my life easy.  Y’all know how much I love old things, right?  Well, I was elated when my NeeNee scanned and sent me the 7UP Cake recipe, along with a few more!  I keep bragging about how simple, good and old it is – let me elaborate.

Ingredients + Directions

7 UP Cake Recipe

 

Only 7-8 ingredients, and it can even be done without high-tech kitchen tools.  I was in the moving process when I made this cake so I did not have my mixer.  I mixed and folded everything in with the shear strength of my little bitty arms.  They were tired, but it worked.  Grab a large spoon and make it happen, no excuses.  I used a bundt pan because it automatically makes every cake pretty!
slice of 7 up cake

If you’re on dessert duty during the holiday season, this is an easy cake to make from scratch and impress your guests with!

What is your favorite old-fashioned cake or dessert?

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  • Louida
    November 19, 2014

    Wow, I haven’t had 7UP cake in years! This looks so easy to make and I need to make this someday. Pinning for later, thanks girl!

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    • Addie
      Louida
      November 22, 2014

      You’re welcome, Lou! I hope the pin comes in handy one day =)

      Reply
  • Kimberly
    November 19, 2014

    this is definitely a record I gave always said that I need to try. I am definitely going to have to do it now. Your pics look great as well!

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    • Addie
      Kimberly
      November 22, 2014

      Yaye, I hope it turns out well for you, Kimberly! Thank you =)

      Reply
  • Jessica Beal Harlow
    November 19, 2014

    It is totally crazy to realize that sometimes our Grams and Gramps (and NeeNees) have been doing it more frugally and smarter a lot longer than we realize! lol

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    • Addie
      Jessica Beal Harlow
      November 22, 2014

      They were masters at it lol, we’ve lost touch with our frugality! haha =)

      Reply
  • Shirley Wood
    November 19, 2014

    Yes, that is an easy recipe for sure. Sounds yummy! Pinning to my cake board and adding 7Up to the grocery list.

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    • Addie
      Shirley Wood
      November 22, 2014

      Yaye for pins! I hope the pin comes in handy! =)

      Reply
  • Pascha Shepard
    November 19, 2014

    Easy and cake in the same sentence? Winner! Thanks and I am Pinning this, too.

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    • Addie
      Pascha Shepard
      November 22, 2014

      My sentiments exactly, Pascha =)

      Reply
  • Kungphoo
    November 19, 2014

    Very interesting.. it sounds like it would taste great! Thanks for the recipe share.

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    • Addie
      Kungphoo
      November 22, 2014

      You’re welcome, Kungphoo!

      Reply
  • Tara @ Anything & Everything
    November 19, 2014

    Where have I been? I don’t think I have ever hear of a 7UP cake. Sounds delicious! I guess I am going to have to try it!

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    • Addie
      Tara @ Anything & Everything
      November 22, 2014

      Lol, I’m a bit behind in the desserts area, too, Tara. I hope you like it! =)

      Reply
  • Stephanie Keeping
    November 19, 2014

    This sounds so yummy and simple!

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    • Addie
      Stephanie Keeping
      November 22, 2014

      yummy & simple: two words that should always go together lol

      Reply
  • Nancy
    November 19, 2014

    This is awesome! Thank you for sharing 🙂

    http://neatly-packaged.com/

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    • Addie
      Nancy
      November 22, 2014

      =) You’re welcome, Nancy!

      Reply
  • Carmen Perez (listen2mama)
    November 19, 2014

    I LOVE 7-up and I would love to make this cake. Perhaps I’ll give it a try for the holidays!

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    • Addie
      Carmen Perez (listen2mama)
      November 22, 2014

      Let me know what you think if you get to try it out! =)

      Reply
  • Kimberly Bergeron
    November 19, 2014

    Oh, I will give this recipe a go! Your cake looks moist, for sure! Can’t wait to try!

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    • Addie
      Kimberly Bergeron
      November 22, 2014

      I hope its delicious to you, Kimberly! =)

      Reply
  • Joanna Sormunen
    November 19, 2014

    I’ve never had 7up cake but it sounds really easy and delicious! I need to try it out!

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    • Addie
      Joanna Sormunen
      November 22, 2014

      Definitely try it out Joanna! =)

      Reply
  • Sarah
    November 19, 2014

    I have had this recipe before and it is wonderful!

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    • Addie
      Sarah
      November 22, 2014

      Awesome, Sarah! =)

      Reply
  • Ardhendu Dey
    November 19, 2014

    Wow, I haven’t heard about it before. It’s so easy to make. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Addie
      Ardhendu Dey
      November 22, 2014

      No problem, Ardhendu =)

      Reply
  • agatapokutycka
    November 20, 2014

    Fab idea for the cake.
    My fave is old fashioned apple pie… always

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    • Addie
      agatapokutycka
      November 22, 2014

      I have this weird thing about pies lol, but that sounds so good, too!

      Reply
  • LaShawn
    November 20, 2014

    I haven’t had a 7up cake in YEARS! The older woman in my grandmother’s neighborhood used to make one every year. Now that she is gone, no one had the recipe! Thanks!

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    • Addie
      LaShawn
      November 22, 2014

      Oh that’s awesome! I’m glad you can have the recipe now, LaShawn! =)

      Reply
  • Giveaways 4 Mom
    November 20, 2014

    This sounds delicious and it seems easy to make.

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    • Addie
      Giveaways 4 Mom
      November 22, 2014

      it was very easy =)

      Reply
  • Reginia Cordell
    November 20, 2014

    Over the years I’ve always heard about this cake but never met anyone who actually made it. My grandmothers only made a regular pound cake. I can’t wait until the day I can actually taste one.

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    • Addie
      Reginia Cordell
      November 22, 2014

      The same here, Regina. I was so happy when my NeeNee sent me the recipe and how easy it was!

      Reply
  • Manu Kalia
    November 20, 2014

    Wow! Perfectly done! I’m beginning to love your recipe!

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    • Addie
      Manu Kalia
      November 22, 2014

      Thanks, Manu!

      Reply
  • katrina g
    November 20, 2014

    that looks amazing. i could use that right now

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    • Addie
      katrina g
      November 22, 2014

      its easy girl, go get your ingredients and make it =)

      Reply
  • jen
    November 21, 2014

    Thanks for joining our hop. check back next week .

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    • Addie
      jen
      November 22, 2014

      Will do, Jen! =)

      Reply
  • Eliz Frank
    November 21, 2014

    That cake looks so good! I’m going to take you up on it and make this easy to bake cake.

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    • Addie
      Eliz Frank
      November 22, 2014

      Awesome, Eliz!! I hope you like it =D

      Reply
  • Kate
    June 25, 2015

    Oh wow! I’ve heard of 7UP cake before but never tried it. Thanks for this recipe!

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  • Heather Serra
    June 25, 2015

    Excellent job on the pics! looks appetizing & I actually have all of these ingredients in my cupboard already. I see some baking happening in my near future… 😉

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    • Addie
      Heather Serra
      June 26, 2015

      Haha, it’s so easy you don’t even have to go to the store! Thanks, and I hope you like it 🙂

      Reply
  • Lisa @ Strum Simmer Sip
    June 25, 2015

    This sounds like such a fun idea! I’ve heard of Mountain Dew sorbet, but 7uP cake sounds delicious!

    ♥ Lisa
    Strum Simmer Sip

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    • Addie
      Lisa @ Strum Simmer Sip
      June 26, 2015

      I haven’t heard of the sorbet, that sounds tasty! Thanks, Lisa 🙂

      Reply
  • Jenny
    June 25, 2015

    I’ve never heard of 7up cake before. This sounds delicious.

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    • Addie
      Jenny
      June 26, 2015

      Thanks, Jenny!

      Reply
  • Jessica
    June 26, 2015

    I remember my gramma making this cake when I was a little kid – I haven’t had it in forever though. Thanks for the memories you’ve brought to mind!

    Reply

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