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7-Up Cake

3 sticks butter, softened

3 cups sugar

5 jumbo eggs

3 cups flour

2 teaspoons lemon extract

¾ cup 7-Up

Lightly grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In large mixing bowl, cream the butter and the sugar for 2 minutes or until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until light and fluffy. Add lemon extract. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined. Add 7-Up and beat until creamy, about 1 minute.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-80 minutes, until golden brown.

Serves 16 to 20.

Chef Michael Vaughn, director of food and facility services, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

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