Easy Strawberry Short Cut Cake Recipe

Craving a delicious strawberry cake but short on time? This unbelievably easy recipe, inspired by a marshmallow package, delivers a stunning dessert in under an hour! Skip the scratch baking and achieve amazing results with a simple cake mix shortcut. Sweet, juicy strawberries and fluffy marshmallows create a delightful combination that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 305.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Strawberry Short Cut Cake

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How to Make Easy Strawberry Short Cut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Evenly sprinkle one 10-ounce bag of miniature marshmallows over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a medium bowl, gently combine 16 ounces of thawed sliced strawberries and 3 ounces of strawberry jello gelatin (prepared according to package directions, but without adding all the water as directed). Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, prepare your favorite white cake mix according to package directions. (Alternatively, use your homemade white cake recipe).
  6. Pour the prepared cake batter evenly over the marshmallows in the pan.
  7. Spoon the strawberry/gelatin mixture evenly over the cake batter.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a serving platter.
  10. Serve with whipped cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

8g

Carbs

15g