Strawberry Applesauce Marshmallow Cake
This light and airy marshmallow-style cake combines fresh strawberries, applesauce, and gelatin for a naturally sweet, pillowy dessert. It’s easy, refreshing, and perfect for spring celebrations or afternoon treats—no baking required!
Ingredients
- ½ cup 77 g chopped strawberries (cut into ½ inch cubes)
- 1 ⅓ cups 313 g unsweetened applesauce
- 4 ½ tsp 15 g unflavored gelatin powder
Instructions
- Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Blend strawberries and applesauce until smooth.
- Pour into a heatproof bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over the top and whisk.
- Heat gently over a double boiler, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a stand mixer and beat on high speed for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/strawberry-applesauce-marshmallow-cake/
Notes
Decorating Tip: Add piped whipped cream or fresh sliced strawberries on top before serving.
Flavor Twist: Try substituting raspberries or blueberries for the strawberries.
Texture Note: For a firmer bite, increase gelatin slightly by ½ teaspoon.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.