Ingredients
1 cup miniature marshmallows1 package (16 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milkFresh strawberries and whipped cream
Preparation
Preheat oven 350°. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small bowl, combine strawberries and gelatin powder; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Pour batter over the marshmallows. Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Invert onto a serving platter (strawberry layer will be on bottom). Garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.
