Easy 7-Up Cake

INGREDIENTS:

For the cake:

3 cups of sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 tablespoons lemon extract
1 cup of 7 Up®

For the glaze:

1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously grease a chimney mold.
Beat the sugar with the butter with electric beaters until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in the flour, then the lemon extract and soft drink. Transfer the batter to the pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 75 minutes …