Strawberry Cake Filling
This delightful Strawberry Cake Filling brings a burst of fresh flavor to your cakes, cupcakes, and desserts. Made with simple ingredients, it’s quick to prepare and adds a vibrant touch to any sweet treat. The filling combines the natural sweetness of strawberries with just the right thickness, making it easy to spread or pipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 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
- â…” cup sugar (adjustable)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together water and cornstarch in a medium saucepan until smooth.
- Stir in sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling.
- Boil for 30-60 seconds without overcooking; watch for color change from opaque to transparent red.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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