The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme
If you’re on the lookout for a vibrant, sweet cake filling that embodies the essence of summer, The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme is your perfect match! This delightful recipe captures the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries and transforms it into a luscious filling ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a topping for pancakes and waffles.
- 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
- Prepare the Strawberries: Hull and chop the ripe strawberries into small pieces to release their juices.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix chopped strawberries, white sugar, lemon juice, and optional vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Thicken the Mixture: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan while stirring continuously until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Cool Down: Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg