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RCI-BR.004.0072.001

Strawberry Shortcut Cake

This is one of those recipes from the 70s with lots of already-processed ingredients. I love it. It'

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

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

Method

1
Generously grease bottom of pan (13" x 9").
2
Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over bottom of pan.
3
Thoroughly combine completely thawed strawberries and syrup with dry jello; set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
5
Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
6
Pour batter over marshmallows - spread out. Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over batter.
7
Bake 350 deg 45-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Serve warm or cool with ice cream or whipped cream.