The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme
Elevate your desserts with The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme! This delightful filling captures the essence of summer, bursting with sweet, fresh strawberry flavor. Whether you’re crafting a cake for a birthday celebration or simply wanting to add a touch of joy to your weeknight treats, this easy-to-make filling will impress any crowd. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and 20 minutes of your time, you can create a delicious topping that complements cakes, cupcakes, and more. Get ready to savor the sweetness!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 4
- 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 the strawberries by removing the green tops and cut them into halves or quarters.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the hulled strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract (if using). Mix gently.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until bubbling (about 5 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the strawberry sauce while stirring constantly to thicken.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before using in your favorite desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg