Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Name: Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups mini marshmallows; 1 (16 ounce) package thawed frozen sliced strawberries, with juice; 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert; 1/2 cup Crisco shortening; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/4 cups flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk

Servings: persons

4 cups mini marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) package thawed frozen sliced strawberries, with juice
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3
Sprinkle the 4 cups of mini marshmallows on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
4
In a bowl, combine the frozen strawberries and jello gelatin powder; set aside.
5
To make the cake: in a bowl, cream together the Crisco shortening, butter and sugar for about 2 minutes.
6
Add in eggs and almond extract; beat for about 3-4 minutes.
7
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
8
Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the half and half cream; mix well until combined.
9
Pour over the marshmallows in the pan.
10
Spoon the strawberry mixture over the batter (don't worry about any bare spots!).
11
Bake for 45-50 minutes.
12
Cut in squares and serve with whipping cream of Cool Whip topping.
13
Delicious!

809

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups mini marshmallows, 1 (16 ounce) package thawed frozen sliced strawberries, with juice, 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert, 1/2 cup Crisco shortening, and more.

Yes, Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake

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