Strawberry Cake Filling
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade strawberry cake filling, perfect for enhancing your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. This easy-to-make filling bursts with vibrant strawberry flavor and a smooth texture that will elevate any dessert to new heights. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, it offers a natural sweetness that can be easily adjusted to meet your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings (2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅔ cup sugar (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt; stir well.
- Cook over medium heat until it begins to boil, stirring frequently.
- Let boil for 30-60 seconds until the mixture deepens in color.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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