Make it – Strawberry Shortcake Cake

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Happy Monday, friends!

Sorry I’m a little late to the party this morning.

But I promise what I’m about to share will make it up to you ;)

Unless you have no tastebuds and then, well…I feel SO SORRY FOR YOU. Seriously, can you imagine the horror?

Anyway, this next recipe comes from my #1 girl crush, The Pioneer Woman. For those of you who aren’t familiar with The Pioneer Woman, you must do something to change that. NOW.

When I came across her Strawberry Shortcake Cake, I knew I had to make it. And what better occasion to serve up 3 sticks of butter and a pound of powdered sugar than Mother’s Day?! Let’s just focus on the STRAWBERRY part of this cake. Cuz I mean, that makes it healthy, right?

If only…

I will not pretend that this is a healthy recipe. If you are looking for a healthy recipe (today) look elsewhere (or check out my guiltless chocolate cupcakes!) But sometimes indulgences are 100% necessary and sometimes they are 110% worth it. People, this is one of those times.

I will say that I used reduced fat cream cheese for the frosting and granulated Splenda for the cake (I do what I can ;) ).

For the complete recipe, head over to The Pioneer Woman.

Progress photos:

My piece.

This was to.die.for.

If you want you secret admirer to make sweet love to you, make him/her this cake.

Seriously. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you, this cake is serious business.

P.S. that frosting? it’s cream cheese BUTTERCREAM. I’ve heard that when angels cry, it’s because they ran out of this frosting.

Just sayin.

Stop drooling.

You’re welcome.

What is you favorite INDULGENT (i.e. NOT healthy) dessert?

16 Responses to “Make it – Strawberry Shortcake Cake”

  1. Diana said:

    Oh my god, that looks amaaaaaaazing. :)
    Honestly, anything my mom does. The woman knows her desserts! :p

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  3. Sagan said:

    Any kind of cheesecake. YUMTASTIC. That’s what I like to indulge in!

    But this looks like it is most definitely worth it, too :D

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  4. Colleen said:

    FUDGE! Namely, my Dad’s recipe.

    But now…I think I may have to switch my affections to this strawberry masterpiece. I love the Pioneer Woman too, she is amazing! :)

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  5. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg said:

    Wow– that cake is beautiful! Looks professional!

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  6. Amy B @ Second City Randomness said:

    My fav is just a super big cookie that is sort of soft and chewy at the same time… it’s the simple things in life… mmmm!

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  7. Monet said:

    I wish I had a slice of this now! What a perfect spring/summer dessert. I can only imagine how good it must have felt to make and then taste this! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self said:

    Awesome looking strawberry shortcake!

    My favorite indulgent dessert is probably cheesecake. Or soft, homemade cookies – straight out of the oven!

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  9. Wei-Wei said:

    Oh… OH… Beautiful. There are no words for how amazing this looks. I’ll drown in my saliva soon… (I realise there was no need for that nasty image but you get the point. :D )

    Wei-Wei

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  10. Janelle said:

    Wowza, that looks a.mazing! My hubby loves strawberry shortcake, perhaps this is in his future if he is good :)

    My favorite indulgence is sticky date pudding served with ice cream (I use the Cooks Illustrated recipe). So buttery and delicious…It was my mothers day/birthday request, and I definitely at leftovers for breakfast!

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  11. Jessica @ The Process of Healing said:

    Oh gosh, that sounds AMAZING!! How did you know that I LOVE strawberry shortcake ;) ?

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  12. Jillian (back to the nest) said:

    Best (aka worst) dessert? Ice cream from any of the big chains (Ben & Jerry’s, Baskin Robbins, Cold Stone, etc.). Sometimes you just can’t fight it and have to not worry about being healthy when you’re there.

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  13. alexa - cleveland's a plum said:

    holy. shit. i need that in my belly NOW.

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  14. Katie @ Katie's Healthy Discovery said:

    All I can say is that cake looks amazing! Thanks so sharing. I’m definitely going to give that recipe a try :)

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