Strawberry Upside Down Cake
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Strawberry Upside Down Cake
Description
This upside down cake starts by arranging chopped strawberries in a greased baking dish, then sprinkling dry strawberry jello powder evenly over the fruit to add concentrated flavor and a glossy sweetness. A layer of mini marshmallows follows, which melt during baking to add a soft, sugary texture topping the strawberries.
The prepared white cake batter is poured on top, baking into a soft and moist crumb that contrasts with the caramelized fruit and marshmallow layer revealed by flipping the cake after cooling. The long bake time ensures thorough cooking and integration of flavors.
Once inverted, the cake displays a vibrant strawberry topping, sweetened and slightly gelled by the strawberry jello with pockets of marshmallow softness, making for a visually appealing and flavorful dessert. The cake’s combination of fruit, marshmallows, and classic white cake makes it an interesting twist on traditional upside down cakes, with a sweeter, more playful texture.
Ingredients
- 1 white cake mix prepared according to box directions
- 2 cups strawberries chopped
- 6 ounce strawberry jello
- 3 cups mini marshmallows miniature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º.
- Prepare cake batter according to the box directions. Set aside.
- Place strawberries in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle dry jello mix over top of strawberries.
- Next, add marshmallows.
- Finally, pour the cake batter over top.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool for 20 minutes. Then gently run a knife around the edges and flip the cake out onto a serving tray.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 9 | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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