Use fresh berries to make a special filling for cakes, cupcakes, and more.
You’ll need to plan ahead if you want to make this strawberry cake filling.
It does need several hours to thicken and chill.
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But otherwise, this couldn’t be simpler to make.
Here, learn how to make strawberry cake filling, and get ideas on how to use it.
Ingredients for Strawberry Cake Filling
Strawberry filling for cake requires just three ingredients.
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Once it’s made, it needs to chill for 8 hours so the gelatin will thicken properly.
Here, a brief recap of how to make strawberry cake filling.
The fruity filling will be delicious used between the layers of a vanilla or strawberry cake.
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It would even be delicious used with a chocolate cake.
After all, it does need to chill for 8 hours.
(The berries continue to release moisture.)
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Don’t freeze strawberry cake filling.
It will be too watery once it’s thawed.
How Much Will This Recipe Make?
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This recipe for strawberry cake filling makes 4 cups.
That’s enough for a three-layer cake.
It will also make enough to fill cupcakes or top a cheescake.
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If you have leftovers, use it as a topper for ice cream, brownies, or waffles.
What Cakes Go Well With Strawberry Filling?
If you need a filling for a cake, this strawberry filling is a great choice.
Almost any cake could benefit from having this fruity filling.
We especially like these recipes:
Ingredients
4cupsmashedfresh strawberries
2 1/2cupsgranulatedsugar
1(3-oz.)
Boil berry mixture:
Bring strawberry mixture to a boil over medium heat; boil 5 minutes.
Cover and chill 8 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, any cake with a perishable fruit filling should be refrigerated.
The frosting acts as a barrier.
If the cake you’re making will be eaten quickly, this step may not be necessary.
This strawberry cake filling is made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and strawberry-flavored gelatin.
