The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme
Looking to bring a taste of summer to your desserts? The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme is the perfect solution! This delightful filling is packed with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Imagine the joy of slicing into a cake filled with luscious strawberry goodness—it’s like sunshine on your taste buds! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this filling is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Hull and chop the strawberries into small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture bubbles (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; gradually add it to the bubbling strawberry mixture while stirring constantly.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool completely before using in your cakes or desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg