Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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For a tasty twist at dessert time, this special spring shortcake dessert has a bountiful berry layer on the bottom. The moist and tempting cake is a treat our family has savored for years. -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri

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Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
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20 45 65

Ingredients

  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries
  • 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • Fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Directions

  • Sprinkle marshmallows evenly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small bowl, combine strawberries and gelatin powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour batter over the marshmallows. Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over batter. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Garnish with strawberries and whipped cream. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 272 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 183 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake in Taste of Home April/May 2000, p35

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Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2012 by RaineB

Simple and turns out great


Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2012 by SandyJ932

Great Birthday Cake


Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2011 by Kristiana13

Great, easy and tasty but REALLY sweet.


Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by gitrumm

Delicious! This turned out better than I expected and was the perfect summer dessert. It would be good with whipped topping or ice cream, but it is wonderful on its own! I will make this again and again. It is easy and great enough for company! I am going to try it with blueberries next time.


Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2010 by callmelisa

Wonderful flavor. So much better that anything coming for a box

 
 
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