Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Cake Filling, a luscious blend of fresh strawberries and simple ingredients that will elevate your desserts to new heights. This vibrant filling is perfect for layering between cakes, enhancing cupcakes, or adding a sweet surprise inside macarons. With its quick preparation time of just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe is suitable for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros looking to add a burst of fruity flavor to their creations. Customize it to your liking by adjusting the sweetness or adding a hint of lemon for extra zing. Enjoy the fresh taste of strawberries in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 extract, and salt to the mixture; stir well.
- Cook over medium heat while continuously stirring until boiling.
- Boil for 30-60 seconds until the mixture turns red and transparent.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg