Best 7 Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the delightful Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake, a harmonious blend of sweet strawberries, fluffy biscuits, and luscious whipped cream. This classic dessert takes a creative twist as the strawberries are caramelized and placed at the bottom of the pan, creating a tantalizing topping for the tender biscuits. The recipe includes variations for a gluten-free version and a dairy-free whipped cream option, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Additionally, explore the delectable Strawberry Shortcake Bars, individual servings of this beloved treat, perfect for picnics or gatherings.

For a unique twist, try the Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, a layered masterpiece featuring moist sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy whipped cream. This elegant dessert is sure to impress at any occasion. And for those with a hankering for a handheld treat, the Strawberry Shortcake Rolls are a delightful option, filled with sweet strawberries and topped with a cloud of whipped cream. Each recipe offers step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure success in your baking endeavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UPSIDE DOWN STRAWBERRY CAKE



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Delicious strawberry cake that starts with a box caked mixed and is infused with fresh strawberries! It's so easy anyone can make it!

Provided by Julie Evink

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c. fresh strawberries
2 boxes strawberry Jell-O (3 oz each)
3 c. miniature marshmallows
15.25 oz. strawberry cake mix + ingredients to prepare cake mix
Cool Whip or Homemade Whipped Cream

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 42 g

UPSIDE-DOWN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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For a tasty twist at dessert time, this special spring shortcake dessert has a bountiful berry layer on the bottom. The moist and tempting cake is a treat our family has savored for years. -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup miniature marshmallows
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
Fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Steps:

  • 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. Add eggs, one 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 at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES



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A layered shortcake that brings sunshine to the table no matter what the season!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
Butter or margarine, softened
Cream or sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottom and side of round pan, 8x1 1/2 inches.
  • Cut shortening into flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt in medium bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended. Pat dough in pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Split layer horizontally in half while hot. Spread with butter; fill and top with strawberries. Serve warm with cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg

SLAB STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Shortcake to feed a crowd! With no individual assembly required, this genius recipe couldn't be more perfect for all of your spring and summer gatherings. The from-scratch biscuit base is scone-like in its buttery texture and tastes great on its own, but when topped with sweetened whipped cream and sugared strawberries, it's simply divine. If you have other fresh berries on hand, you can use your favorite combination to top the shortcake base. This dessert will be your new party favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cut in pieces
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 quart (4 cups) strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, stir the flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt until blended. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  • In small bowl, beat eggs and 2 cups whipping cream just until blended. Stir into flour mixture until mixture forms a soft dough. Using lightly floured fingers, pat and press dough in bottom of 15x10x1-inch ungreased pan.
  • Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar; stir occasionally.
  • When ready to serve, in chilled large bowl, beat Topping ingredients with electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread top with whipped cream. Using slotted spoon, spoon sugared berries over top. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1 g

FRESH STRAWBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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I live in Florida and have access to strawberries for a few months at a time. Many of my friends and neighbors can't wait until I start preparing this cake.

Provided by parealtor313

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups crushed fresh strawberries
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix, batter prepared as directed on package

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread crushed strawberries on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Evenly sprinkle strawberries with the dry gelatin powder, and top with mini marshmallows.
  • Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package, and pour on top of the marshmallows. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the pan to loosen the sides, and turn the cake out onto a serving tray. Store cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 330.7 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

UPSIDE DOWN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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This is so simple to make and is very tasty. The recipe calls for frozen strawberries but you can use fresh sweetened strawberries as well. This is an alternative to the regular strawberry shortcake!

Provided by Danielle in New Ham

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mini marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) package frozen, sweetened strawberries
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 1/4 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
fresh strawberries
whipped cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle mini marshmallows in bottom of 13x9 baking dish, set aside.
  • In a bowl combine strawberries and gelatin powder, set aside.
  • In a bowl cream shortening and sugar.
  • add the eggs, one at a time beating well, beat in vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
  • Pour mixture over the marshmallows, spoon strawberries over batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 mins.
  • or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack, cut into squares, garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 55.7, Sodium 253, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 35.6, Protein 8.8

UPSIDE DOWN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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This is a very simple dessert to put together, I make this often, the strawberry gelatin bakes into the cake when baking, it's a wonderful recipe to make all year long, even in the winter, as it is made with frozen thawed strawberries. I think you will really enjoy this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups mini marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) package thawed frozen sliced strawberries, with juice
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the 4 cups of mini marshmallows on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • In a bowl, combine the frozen strawberries and jello gelatin powder; set aside.
  • To make the cake: in a bowl, cream together the Crisco shortening, butter and sugar for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in eggs and almond extract; beat for about 3-4 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the half and half cream; mix well until combined.
  • Pour over the marshmallows in the pan.
  • Spoon the strawberry mixture over the batter (don't worry about any bare spots!).
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Cut in squares and serve with whipping cream of Cool Whip topping.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 962, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 141, Sodium 643.3, Carbohydrate 160.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 112.2, Protein 12.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular baking pan. Just be sure to grease it well so the cake doesn't stick.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Conclusion:

This upside-down strawberry shortcake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy strawberry topping. The whipped cream or ice cream adds a creamy and decadent touch. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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