Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2009

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

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Athena

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 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.

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Aurora

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2009

Fast easy and good. I have made this for years.

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Nonna

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Middleton, Idaho, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2009

Wow! This is so great! I had this recipe years ago and "loaned" this recipe to a friend and never got it back. I used to make this all the time and when it's cold it's even better tasting! Thank you so much!

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Jeanne

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Reviewed: May 9, 2008

this was very good. especially if you want a break from store bought shortcakes. I did just like jane did and made it easy by doing a cake mix. It turned out really moist, so make sure you add enough gelatin to the mix of strawberries.

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selina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Farmington, New Mexico, USA

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Reviewed: 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!!

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En bonne sante

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Living In: Lebanon, Connecticut, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 9, 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.

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KRYSWADE

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2007

Made this for Easter - it was a hit! Everyone wanted seconds. Sort of had a strawberry/rhubarb taste to it - delicious.

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DONNAMAMA

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2007

My frozen strawberries were whole so I gave them a quick rinse (to knock the ice crystals off) & sliced them in the food processor. Then I sprinkled them w/ a little sugar & let them sit in the food processor until thawed. I took Jane's suggestion to make it easier & used a white, boxed cake mix. After baking, the strawberries were at the bottom of the cake (w/ quite a bit of juice, which may put off some people, but we liked it) & the marshmallows had risen to the top & melted, creating a marshmallowy crust. Yummm! I drizzed a pool of strawberry puree (the kind you use in mixed drinks) onto a plate, added the cake & topped it w/ a dollop of whipped cream & a fanned-out strawberry. Thanks for the recipe Maureen!

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IMVINTAGE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Living In: Keller, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2006

I came upon this recipe and I made it for a family gathering. It was sooo good everyone wanted the recipe. It was great and my boys and I dont care for strawberries but with this cake it was Great...

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Traycee

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Home Town: Emporia, Kansas, USA

Living In: Haskell, Arkansas, USA

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Reviewed: 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.

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Reviewed: 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.

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Jane

Home Town: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 3, 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.

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GARDENMOMBETH

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Reviewed: May 24, 2000

VERY GOOD --I MADE IT OFTEN FOR KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES--THIS A GREAT CAKE

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Reviewed: May 18, 2000

I made this cake for a friend's birthday party. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. In fact, someone made it this week-end for a Mother's Day dessert.

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