Upside Down Strawberry Cake
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4.9
Upside Down Strawberry Cake
Description
Upside Down Strawberry Cake combines 2 cups of crushed fresh strawberries arranged in a greased 9x13-inch pan, sprinkled with dry strawberry gelatin powder and miniature marshmallows. A prepared strawberry cake mix batter is poured on top and baked at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes until the cake is done and starting to pull away from the edges.
After cooling for 15 minutes, the cake is inverted onto a serving tray to display the glazed strawberry topping. This dessert is typically served chilled with whipped cream to balance the sweetness and add creaminess.
The cake mix used is typically 15.25 ounces, but white or yellow cake mixes can be substituted if unavailable. The absence of prepared gelatin ensures the powder forms a glaze over the strawberries during baking.
Tests for doneness include toothpick insertion and gentle finger press to confirm the cake is fully baked. To prevent sticking when flipping, reheating the pan's bottom slightly can help release the cake. If preferred, the cake can be served right-side up.
Ingredients
- 2 c. strawberry fresh
- 2 boxes strawberry gelatin dessert 3 oz each, Jell-O brand
- 3 c. miniature marshmallows
- 15.25 oz. Strawberry Cake Mix plus ingredients to prepare cake mix
- Whipped Cream Cool Whip brand or homemade
Instructions
- Take your two cups of strawberries and crush them with a fork. Pour into a greased 9x13 in cake pan. Sprinkle strawberry Jell-O over the top of the strawberries. Then sprinkle the marshmallows over the Jell-O.
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour over the marshmallows.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until cake tests done. Let sit for about 15 minutes and then run a knife around the outside of the cake. Flip onto a serving tray. Refrigerate.
- Serve with Cool Whip. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Notes
- Use a 15.25 oz strawberry cake mix or substitute with white or yellow cake mix if needed.
- Do not prepare the Jell-O powder; sprinkle it dry over the strawberries.
- Check doneness by cake pulling away from pan edges, toothpick test, or gentle finger press bounce.
- If the cake sticks when flipping, warming the pan bottom can help release it.
- The cake is delicious served as-is or flipped upside down with a topping of whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17.4mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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