Strawberry Shortcut Cake

Originally submitted by Maureen and modified by Kaboose.com

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Those who are sweet on strawberries will love this simple yet splendid dessert. It's made with miniature marshmallows and frozen strawberries for a flavor burst of summer any time of year.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sliced strawberries in syrup, thawed
  • 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/2 cup shortening  
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease bottom only of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle the marshmallows evenly over bottom of pan. Thoroughly combine thawed strawberries and their syrup with dry gelatin; set aside.
  2. In large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center and add shortening, milk, vanilla and eggs. Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat 3 minutes at medium speed, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Pour batter evenly over marshmallows in pan. Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over batter.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts


Servings per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
  • calories: 186cal
  • total fat: 5.2g
  • cholesterol: 27mg
  • sodium: 132mg
  • carbohydrates: 33g
  • fiber: 0.8g
  • protein: 2.8g
Servings: 24
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