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Upside Down Strawberry Marshmallow Cake on a white cake stand with fresh strawberries, a daisy garnish, and a slice cut out. A red plate, gingham napkin, and dessert fork sit below with a blurred green background.

Upside Down Strawberry Marshmallow Cake

Nesting Lane Indulge
Upside Down Strawberry Marshmallow Cake Dessert Recipe. A sweet mix of strawberries and marshmallows in a golden cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

9x13 inch Baking Dish
Large Mixing Bowl
Serving Dish
Mixing Spoon
Knife

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350° F
  • Place the crushed strawberries into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Evenly sprinkle the dry gelatin powder over the strawberries.
  • Layer the miniature marshmallows on top of the gelatin powder.
  • Prepare the yellow cake mix following the instructions on the package.
  • Carefully pour the cake batter over the marshmallows.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
  • Turn the cake out onto a serving tray.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use crushed strawberries - Crush the strawberries well before adding them. This helps the fruit layer spread more evenly across the cake.
Sprinkle the gelatin evenly - Cover the strawberries with the dry gelatin powder as evenly as you can. This helps the strawberry topping set better after baking.
Spread the marshmallows in one layer - Keep the marshmallows in an even layer so they melt into the strawberry mixture without clumping in one spot.
Pour the cake batter slowly - Add the cake batter slowly over the marshmallows. This helps keep the layers from shifting too much.
Check the center before removing from the oven - Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. The cake is done when the toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool before turning it out - Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before turning it onto a serving dish. This helps the topping settle and makes the cake easier to release.
Loosen the edges - Run a knife around the edges before turning the cake out. This helps the sides release cleanly.

How to Store

Refrigerate - Store Upside Down Strawberry Marshmallow Cake in the refrigerator. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap or place slices in an airtight container.
Serve Chilled - Serve the cake chilled for the best texture. The strawberry topping holds better after it has time to cool in the refrigerator.
Use Within 3 Days - Use the cake within 3 days for the best taste and texture. The topping may soften the cake more as it sits.

Nutrition

Calories: 290.4kcalCarbohydrates: 58.3gProtein: 3.1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 0.8mgSodium: 330.7mgPotassium: 78.2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26.9gCalcium: 62.2mgIron: 0.8mg
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