The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme
Elevate your desserts with The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme, a delightful blend that brings fresh strawberry flavor to any cake or dessert. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or a cozy weeknight treat, this filling balances sweetness with a hint of tartness. It’s quick to make and can be used not just for cakes but also as a topping for pancakes or waffles. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create a vibrant filling that will impress everyone at the table.
- 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
Scale
- 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 and slice the strawberries into smaller pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries and sugar (and vanilla extract if using). Stir gently.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until softened and juicy.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a bowl until smooth. Add to the bubbling strawberry mixture while stirring continuously to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Allow cooling before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg