Description

This Strawberry Filling for Sheet Cake is sweet, glossy, and full of flavor. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and a touch of lemon, it thickens beautifully and adds a burst of fruitiness between layers of cake. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or cozy weekend treats, this filling brings warmth and joy to every slice.

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

Place chopped strawberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Sprinkle sugar and cornstarch over the berries and stir to coat evenly.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (6–8 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
Cool completely before using in your sheet cake.

Notes

For smoother filling, mash berries slightly while cooking. Add lemon zest for a fragrant twist. Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 70
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg