Strawberry Cake Filling
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade strawberry cake filling! This easy-to-make recipe features fresh strawberries combined with simple pantry staples, resulting in a vibrant and luscious filling perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and even as a topping for pancakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅔ cup sugar (adjustable)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (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 boiling; stir continuously for about 30–60 seconds.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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