Pineapple Cake Filling
A delightful pineapple cake filling that strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Fills about 12 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat: drained crushed pineapple, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Create a smooth mixture by mixing cornstarch and pineapple juice in a separate bowl.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan with pineapple and stir continuously as it heats up.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow the filling to cool before using it to fill cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to avoid excess liquid. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg