I have been asked to do a wedding cake with strawberry filling and it will be the first time for me. I was wondering what most people's stawberry filling is like. I was at a cake store that sold filling and it looked like plain strawberry glaze with no strawberries in it. I was looking at the recipees here and they all have strawberries in them, fresh or frozen. What is the most common, or more importantly, best liked? Does anyone have any tips also to make filling easier with the least chance of leaking out? Thanks!

If it doesn't have to be in frig I tell them strawberry jam. If they have space to keep in frig, then I tell them whipped cream with fresh strawberries. It just depends. I think if your going to make a straw for a wedding a mousse sounds good. I guess it a bit fancier than a jam or a glaze, you usually see that a b-day party.

I haven't done one, so I will give you a bump.

I take a small jar of seedless s'berry jam...nuke it for about a minute and pour into a bowl with a small package of strawberry jello. Stir until combined real good. I put back in the frig to set up a bit and get the consistancy I want becuase at this stage, it is too thin for me. Another option is to buy a box of instant cheesecake jello and add 2 c. of whipping cream and blend until a mousse consistancy. I pop in the frig for a day. When I'm ready to use it, I combine with some fresh strawberry chunks. Both are yum!

I used the sleeved filling and it works great. It doesnt' soak into the cake and customers like it. It's not "jelly-like" (which I hate).

I use the sleeved filling also. Sometimes they'll ask for fresh cut strawberries on top of the filling if their in season.

Its yummy.

i use the sleeve filling also. Not the glaze one, there's another one which has pureed bits of strawberries in it.

I've added seedless strawberry jam or preserves to my buttercream before, it's really yummy. Also have added strawberry nesquik to my buttercream, it's even yummier.

I've tried adding strawberry extract to my buttercream, it's not good.

Thanks everyone! Were can you get the sleeved filling? Is it at the grocery or do I need to get it at a cake store?

I just made a cake with strawberry filling. I mixed strawberry jam and BC together and added a little strawberry essence to intensify the flavour, it was yummy.

I just buy a jelly or jam or preserves that I like the taste of and use that for filling... I might start adding it to buttercream since so many wonderful bakers on here do that../.. but if I'm in a hurry or just want it to be simple I just use plain old jam.

I saw on Cake Boss where they spread a layer of chocolate ganache and topped it with fresh strawberries. You could use white chocolate if the bride wants a white/pink filling.

If you have a local cake shop, they should have the sleeve fillings. I get it at countrykitchensa.com, globalsugarart.com, or fondantsource.com - depends what else i need to buy at the time!

I've tried mixing jam into BC and wasn't thrilled with the result. It never really mixed together. and didn't look that pretty. Any tips?

When I use a strawberry filling, I make SMBC and then I add some of the strawberry sleeve filling. Tastes like strawberry icecream! Its usually a big hit.
Lori

DeeDelightful, I've never tried the Lorann oils. . . would be worth a try.

Beachcakes, I've mostly used preserves with buttercream. You're right, the jam does not incorporate as well in my experience but I have used it. I've used strawberry, raspberry preserves a lot and they have always mixed in nicely.

I make mine from frozen strawberries. Large pot, add frozen strawberries 2 tablespoons corn starch, a cup of sugar and about 1/4 of water. Bring to a boil. You can either mash the strawberries down or leave them especially if you get the sliced frozen strawberries.

Everyone I have made it for says it's the best strawberry filling they have ever had. I think it's pretty darn yummy.

I don't like the sleeve filling. It tastes very commercial to me so I make my own. It's personal preference.

Barb

I just submitted a white chocolate strawberry ganache that I whipped and used for a filling ...... it is soooo good..... I'm getting rave reviews, so I'll for SURE be using that one !

i usually buy strawberry preserves or jelly and spread it and on top I put fresh strawberries and costumer love it. I usually do this with a vanilla or yellow cake.

Gaye G-
I usually let it bubble a good 10 min. Just like any good rue, the longer the boil, the thicker it becomes.

You could also try cutting the sugar back by about 1/4 cup and adding some kayro syrup to help thicken it up.

Barb

Thanx Barb! I had a feeling that maybe I didnt cook it long enuff .. since the process is pretty much like when I make homemade jams & jellies ... I WILL be trying this one again!! I just dont care for the whole "heat up the jelly" filling or the jello - no offense to those who do of course - I just dont care for it ...
Thanx again Barb!! And thanx for the OP who started this thread - it's helped me ALOT!! =}

I ave tried the preseves with the jello and it soaked into the cake and did not look nice when it was cut.
I have also tried the sleeve filling which I don't like that much either. It didn't soak into the cake but it reminds me of what bakeries fill their donuts and sweet rolls with. I am sure that is what they use - tates just like it.
I am going to try barbydoll8's recipe - sounds wonderful!!

I have made it all these ways. all are very good. I do love adding it to smbc or imbc.

I'm getting some great ideas here, thanks! And I wasn't even looking for a strawberry filling! Are the "sleeves" of filling the ones in long clear tubes?

What about adding the sleeved strawberry to Rich's bettercream? It would be shelf stable doing it that way too.