The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme
Elevate your desserts with The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme! This simple yet delightful recipe showcases the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, complemented by a hint of lemon. Perfect for filling cakes, cupcakes, or drizzling over pancakes, this vibrant filling is not only easy to make but also versatile. Impress your guests at birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion with this luscious addition to your treats.
- 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 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Hull the strawberries and combine them in a saucepan with sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts bubbling.
- Mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water until smooth; slowly add this to the bubbling mixture.
- Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg