This is delicious with a generous dollop of whipped cream!
Ingredients:- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 2 pints fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced
- 1 3-oz. package strawberry gelatin
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
Preparation:Sprinkle the marshmallows into the bottom of a 12-inch dutch oven.
!["Marshmallows"](http://dutchovenchef.com/images/shortcake/marshmallows.jpg)
In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, gelatin powder, and lemon juice. Set aside.
!["Strawberries"](http://dutchovenchef.com/images/shortcake/strawberries2.jpg)
In another mixing bowl, cream the shortening and the sugar.
!["Creamed Shortening and Sugar"](http://dutchovenchef.com/images/shortcake/creamed.jpg)
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
!["Eggs and Vanilla"](http://dutchovenchef.com/images/shortcake/eggs.jpg)
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
!["Batter"](http://dutchovenchef.com/images/shortcake/batter.jpg)
Pour the batter over the marshmallows.
!["Batter in the Oven"](http://dutchovenchef.com/images/shortcake/batterinoven.jpg)
Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the batter.
!["Ready to Bake"](http://dutchovenchef.com/images/shortcake/readytobake.jpg)
Bake with 12 coals bottom heat and 14-16 coals top heat for 45-50 minutes.
!["Done"](http://dutchovenchef.com/images/shortcake/done.jpg)
Serves 8.