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Strawberry Upside Down Cake

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COMFORT FOOD! This Strawberry Upside Down Cake only took me minutes to throw together and put in the oven. The smell alone was worth the few minutes of trouble. When it came out of the oven with strawberry yumminess bubbling up against the sides, I knew we were in for some serious delight!

The strawberries penetrate down into the cake and keep it very moist.  It is almost like a strawberry shortcake once you add that dollop of whipped cream. We couldn’t wait for the whipped cream.  We sliced up the cake and served it warm.  It was everything I dreamed it would be and more.  I made it in a bundt pan, but you can make it in a 13×9 sheet pan too. This Strawberry Upside Down Cake would be a perfect treat for your Valentine or any day of the week.

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Strawberry Upside Down Cake

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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 18oz yellow cake mix - prepared
  • 2 cups strawberries - crushed
  • 6 oz Strawberry Jello
  • 3 Cups Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F
  • Spread crushed strawberries on the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Evenly sprinkle strawberries with the dry jello powder, and top with mini marshmallows.
  • Prepare the cake mix by the directions on the box and spread evenly over the marshmallows & strawberries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the pan to loosen the sides, and turn the cake out onto a serving tray.
  • Store cake in the refrigerator.Gluten Free
  • Use a gluten free cake mix for a gluten free version. Keep in mind that gluten free cake mixes are typically smaller, so it may take 2.Dairy Free
  • Use a dairy free cake mix and preparation.

Notes

You can make this in a bundt pan. Just adjust the recipe to use only 2 cups of mini marshmallows.
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Just in case you were wondering,  “what is up with the marshmallows?”  Here is the reason, the marshmallow melt in the baking process creating little pockets in the cake for the strawberry to fill.  I didn’t have mini marshmallows so I just chopped up the big ones and it worked perfectly. Trust me…use the marshmallows! YUM!

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  1. Wendi

    February 9, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Did you use fresh strawberries or frozen? If using frozen, what package size would I need to buy?

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  2. Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

    February 9, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    I used Frozen but defrosted them first. I would guess that you would need to purchase a 16oz bag of frozen. You can also use fresh. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Molly

    February 11, 2013 at 3:32 pm


    Did it stick to the pan much? Do you grease it and flour it? Looks Awesome!! Can’t wait to try!!! Thanks!

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    • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

      February 11, 2013 at 4:40 pm

      Hey Molly,

      I did spray the pan with Baking spray so it wouldn’t stick. 🙂

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  4. susanne

    February 12, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Wanted to “Pin” your Strawberry cake recipe to share with friends but your “Pin” button sends us to blank photos ~ I tried pinning a blank and it comes up on Pinterest as a Coupon site Pin….is that intentional or is it a hack???

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    • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

      February 12, 2013 at 8:35 am

      Susanne, I just clicked on the Pin It Button myself and it hiccuped the first time, but now it is working. Pinterest could be having issues. I would try it again. If you continue to have problems let me know. Thank you so much for pinning! 🙂

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  5. Shraddha

    February 13, 2013 at 1:32 am

    Looks Awesome Amanda! Thanks for the marshmallow tip! Gonna try it today! *Fingers Crossed*

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  6. Zylo

    May 17, 2015 at 5:55 pm


    I made this for Mother’s Day and we LOVED it. I even posted about it on my blog and linked your recipe so others could love it too.

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    • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

      May 19, 2015 at 10:48 am

      YAY! It’s perfect for Mothers Day…and any day that ends in “y” 😉 Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  7. Melissa

    May 18, 2015 at 10:53 am

    I made this over the weekend for some friends, one of whom is dairy free/gluten free. I was pretty nervous since I know that changing the recipe for those concerns messes with the consistency. However it came out SO great! My fiancé, who is super picky, even had seconds! Thanks so much for this recipe!!

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    • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

      May 19, 2015 at 10:47 am

      YAY! I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Melissa

    August 2, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    Love this cake!!! Try it with a strawberry cake mix! Delish!! 🙂

    Reply

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