Strawberry Upside Down Shortcake

1 cup mini marshmallows

2 packages frozen sliced strawberries in syrup -- (10 oz.)

complet ely thawed (2 cups) 1 package strawberry flavored gelatin -- (3 oz.)

2 1/4 cups flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup shortening

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 eggs

DIRECTIONS: Generously grease the bottom of a 13 x 9 pan; sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the bottom of the pan. Thoroughly combine thawed strawberries and syrup with dry ge latin; set aside. In large bowl combine remaining ingredients. Blend at low speed unti l moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter evenly over marshmallows . Then spoon strawberry mixture evenly over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Serve warm or cool wi th ice cream. *check often right before cooking time is finished. Be careful not to scorch th e marshmallows. This cake will totally turn upside down by itself in the pan. The strawberries will be on bottom, the cake part stays in the middle, and the marshmallows rise to the top. Hope you enjoy!!