Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Delight in this easy-to-make Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake! Frozen strawberries create a vibrant, juicy filling that bakes beautifully into a fluffy cake. Perfect for any season, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser, made even more irresistible with a creamy whipped topping. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 962 kcal
Protein 24g
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Ingredients for Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake

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How to Make Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Sprinkle 4 cups of mini marshmallows evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 (10 ounce) package of frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) and 1 (3 ounce) package of strawberry gelatin powder. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup Crisco shortening, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  5. Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup half-and-half, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter over the marshmallows in the prepared pan.
  9. Spoon the strawberry gelatin mixture evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a serving platter.
  12. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream or cool whip topping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

448g

Fat

64g

Carbs

53g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake?

Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake?

Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake has approximately 962 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates and 50 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake?

The key ingredients for Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake are Mini Marshmallows, Frozen Sliced Strawberries, Strawberry Jell O Gelatin Dessert, Crisco Shortening, Butter, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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