Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A decadent upside-down strawberry shortcake featuring layers of marshmallows, sweet strawberries, and moist cake, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream—perfect for celebrations or family desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 package (16 oz.) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
  • 1 package (3 oz.) 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 milk
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish; set aside.
  2. Combine strawberries and gelatin and set aside.
  3. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Beat in vanilla extract.
  5. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
  7. Pour batter over marshmallows in the baking dish.
  8. Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over batter.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool on wire rack.
  11. Cut into squares and garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

794 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 36.9g 47% DV
Carbs 98.8g 36% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 32.6g 65% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12558mg 100% DV
Potassium 461mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 74.8mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 87.8mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 30.4mg 34% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1690.5mg 100% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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