Recipe: Strawberry Shortcut Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcut Shortcake
originally posted by Juanita/Carolina on July 10, 1998

1 cup mini marshmallows
2 (10 oz) pkgs. sliced frozen strawberries in syrup, completely thawed
1 (3 oz.) pkg strawberry gelatin
2 1/4 c flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c shortening
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs

Generously grease the bottom of a 13 by 9 pan; sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the bottom of the pan. Thoroughly combine thawed strawberries and syrup with dry gelatin; set aside. In large bowl combine remaining ingredients. Blend
at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter over marshmallows. Then spoon strawberry mixture evenly over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when
inserted. Serve warm or cool with ice cream.

*check often right before cooking time is finished. Be careful not to scorch the marshmallows. This cake will totally turn upside down by itself in the pan. The strawberries will be on bottom, the cake part stays in the middle, and the marshmallows rise to the top. Hope you enjoy!!