Strawberry shortcake could become Florida’s state dessert

Strawberry shortcake could become Florida’s state dessert

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida already has an official state pie — key lime — but might soon designate strawberry shortcake as the official state dessert.

The House Public Integrity & Elections Committee unanimously approved a bill Wednesday to bestow the honor on strawberry shortcake after some good-natured scrutiny.

“As a fan of key lime pie, I have a little concern that this would prioritize (strawberry shortcake) as a state dessert,” said Republican Rep. Erin Grall, who asked bill sponsor Rep. Lawrence McClure if he would amend his bill to make the tasty treat the official state cake.

"It feels a little bit like you're trying to have your cake and eat it too," replied McClure, a Republican...

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