Strawberry Shortcut Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 18, 2005

This is one of my most favorite recipes, but I do change it a little to make it quicker and simpler. The only thing I keep the same is the marshmallows, strawberries, and Jello. Skip all the rest of the ingredients and use a box of Duncan Hines yellow cake mix and prepare it like it says on the box for a 9x13 cake. Pour the prepared batter over the marshmallows, then the strawberry mixture on top of the batter and bake like it says on the box. Test it with a toothpick taking care to avoid the marshmallows that rose to the top. Leave it in the pan and cut serving pieces from there.

—Jane

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 12, 2005

Personally, I didn't like this cake, and my daughter didn't either. I made it for my boss birthday, hope I don't get fired. I'll find out if she liked it, but she'll probably lie and say yes. I added everything just like the recipe says and it didn't work. That or I'm just not a strawberry fan.

—tammy

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19 Ratings

Feb 09, 2008

We all love this recipe. Most of the time I make it exactly as written, but the last time I decided to shortcut the shortcut cake and I used a box yellow cake mix. Blah! Didn't like it at all that way. So in my opinion it's WAY better to make it as written. YUM! Thanks.

—KRYSWADE

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Sep 08, 2003

This was a good cake. Very tasty and moist. I had to cook it a little longer. Top with cool whip. I also used fresh strawberries, just added a little sugar.

—GARDENMOMBETH

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Apr 17, 2009

I made some changes to this recipe. I used fresh berries, not frozen. My other changes were in the interests of making it healthier. I used white whole wheat flour, not all purpose. I used only one egg and 1/3 cup egg whites instead of three. I used fat free vanilla yogurt instead of shortening. Of course the milk was fat free and my the jello was the sugar free stuff. Barring tonight, I had not had this dessert in over 25 years, but even making it a healthier lighter version, I still see why it was my favorite. Thank you so much for posting this recipe.

—Aurora

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Nov 22, 2010

I lost my copy of this recipe so was so happy to find it here. Thank you so much. If you haven't tried this recipes, it is wonderful. Especially enjoy in when fresh strawberries aren't available

—TEXSUE

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Jun 15, 2009

This is one of my favorite recipes. I still have the original recipe torn from a PILLSBURY flour bag about 50 years ago.

—Athena

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Mar 25, 2008

I had lots of strawberries left over and tried this using the cake mix hint from the previous review (Thanks!!!). My only difference was that I did not have frozen strawberry so I mixed one box of jello with 1/2 c boiling water and 1/2 c cold water-then added that to sliced strawberries. Prepared and baked as directed then topped with cool whip. I cannot tell you how much a hit this was!! Adults and kids alike all enjoyed this--tasted better than any strawberry shortcake!!

—En bonne sante

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Nutrition

Calories
186 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
33 g
11%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
5.2 g
8%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
2.8 g
6%

Sodium
139 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Strawberry Shortcut Cake

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 186
Calories from Fat: 47

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 139mg 6 %
** Potassium 60mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 2.8g 6 %
Sugars 23g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 16 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 10 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.