The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling Recipe
Learn how to make the best homemade strawberry cake filling with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon. This sweet and tangy filling is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups of filling 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Strawberry Filling:
- 2 1/2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries – Start by finely chopping the strawberries. Strain the juice from the strawberries. Set aside.
- Make the Cornstarch Slurry – Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Strawberry Mixture – In a skillet, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until boiling.
- Thicken the Strawberry Filling – Slowly add cornstarch slurry to the boiling mixture while stirring. Cook until thickened.
- Cool and Store the Filling – Transfer to a bowl, cool in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy Your Strawberry Cake Filling – Use in your favorite recipes.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar amount based on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- For a smoother filling, you can blend the mixture after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cake Filling, Homemade Filling, Strawberry Dessert, Sweet Filling
