How to Make Cake Filling Recipes

Learn how to make cake filling recipes. It can be the same as the frosting recipe that you use on the sides and top of the cake. For an added cake dessert experience use a contrasting cake filling between the layers and a delicious frosting on the top and sides. The easiest way to do this is to spread a jam between the layers for a filling. Place the jam in a small bowl and blend in a small amount of your favorite liqueur if desired. Also if desired add a small amount of crushed fruit to give it added flavor. However you choose to use the jam, it adds a delightful flavor to your cake.

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When I learned how to make cake filling recipes I made a thin one for several of my homemade cakes. One of my favorites is my carrot cake. I slice the layers in half and spread with an orange glaze. Because this filling is thin and I spread it in the middle of the cakes, I frost between the cake layers, top and sides with cream cheese frosting. What flavor! I have always loved raspberries and chocolate together. Sometimes when I bake a chocolate layer cake, I slice the layers in half and spread with a raspberry glaze, then frost this cake with a butter cream chocolate frosting. Also very delicious!


If you are using a butter cream frosting or a soft sweet cooked or uncooked mixture between the layers, it should be about ¼ inch thick. I have seen some beautifully filled cakes with the filling about ½ inch thick but fillings this thick must be firm enough to hold up under the cake layers. A good technique to accomplish this is to chill after spreading the layer but before adding another layer. Cakes with thick fillings hold up better if refrigerated after finishing them. Depending on what type of filling you use, you may want to set them at room temperature a short while before serving.


When you learn how to make cake filling recipes after placing the cake on a turntable it should be spread with a long metal spatula to make a smooth even layer of filling. Heap filling on top of cake layer and spread in a back and forth motion without lifting the spatula. Then hold the spatula half way across the cake with the blade of the spatula flat against the surface and slowly rotate the cake pressing lightly to a full circle. The top should be smooth and even before placing a layer on top.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE FILLING RECIPE

A favorite of all cake filling recipes is, of course, chocolate. Try the following recipe.

  • 1 (6 Ounces) grated semi chocolate
  • ½ Cup softened butter
  • 2/3 Cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Egg whites

Melt chocolate in top of double boiler; set aside to cool.

In a small bowl beat butter until light; gradually add in the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.

Add egg yolks one at a time beating well after each.

Gradually beat in the chocolate and then vanilla.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

By hand fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture only until blended.

PEANUT BUTTER FILLING

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  • ¾ Cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • ¾ Cup softened butter
  • 3 Cups sifted powdered sugar
  • Enough cream for spreading

Beat butter and peanut butter until well blended; add powdered sugar.

Add enough milk by a tablespoon while beating until a spreading consistency is obtained.

RASPBERRY CAKE FILLING

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  • 3 Cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 ½ Cups water
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 Cup sugar
  • 3 to 4 Tablespoons cornstarch (This depends on your desired thickness)

Combine all ingredients in a heavy sauce pan; cook and stir over medium low heat until thickened.

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE FILLING RECIPE

  • ¾ Cup softened butter
  • ¾ Cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 Cup cocoa powder
  • 3 Cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • Enough milk for spreading

Cream together butter and peanut butter; beat in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and enough milk to spread.

CREAM FILLING RECIPES

Another favorite of the cake filling recipes is the following cream filling recipe.

  • 7/8 Cup sugar
  • 1/3 Cup flour
  • 1/8 Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Beaten eggs
  • 2 Cups scalded milk
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla

Combine and blend in top part of double boiler the sugar, flour and salt.

Gradually stir in scalded milk; beat in beaten eggs.

Cook in double boiler until thickened stirring constantly.

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and let cool.

LEMON FILLING RECIPE

I always love lemon whether it is in a pie or as a filling. This recipe is good between layers of white cake or try slicing an angel food cake horizontally and spreading this filling between the layers.

  • ½ Cup water
  • ¼ Cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • ¼ Cup lemon juice
  • 4 Teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon butter

Combine and blend in saucepan the water, sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, cornstarch and salt.

Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until very thick and boiling briskly.

Remove from heat and stir in butter; let mixture set to cool.

NUT FILLING RECIPE

  • 2 Cups sugar
  • 1/3 Cup light corn syrup
  • ½ Cup water
  • 2 Egg whites
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 Cup chopped nuts

Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a saucepan; bring to a boil and boil until soft ball forms in cup of cold water.

Start beating egg whites; when soft peaks form slowly drizzle hot syrup over whites while still beating.

Beat mixture until thick; fold in vanilla and nuts.

Spread between layers.

PINEAPPLE CAKE FILLING RECIPE

  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 Cups crushed pineapple
  • 1/8 Teaspoon salt

Combine and mix flour, sugar and salt in saucepan; add pineapple.

Boil until thickened; cool and spread between layers.

ORANGE CUPCAKE FILLING

  • 1 ½ Oranges (juice and grate rind fine)
  • ½ Lemon (juice and grate rind fine)
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ½ Cup boiling water
  • 1 Heaping tablespoon flour (dissolve in a little cold water)
  • 2 Well beaten egg yolks
  • 1/8 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Cup whipped cream

Combine rinds, juices and butter in saucepan. 

Cook over low heat until dissolved; add boiling water and stir constantly.
Add flour mixture and beaten yolks; boil and stir until thickened.
Cool completely; fold in whipped cream and fill cold cupcakes.

WHIPPED CREAM CAKE FILLING

Learn how to make cake recipes with a basic whipped cream.

  • 1 Cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar

Beat whipping cream and vanilla until foamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar.
Beat until stiff peaks form; makes 2 cups.

COCONUT MARSHMALLOWS CAKE FILLING

Learn how to make cake filling recipes with marshmallows and coconut.

  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 1 Cup milk
  • 2 Packages (ONE 12 ounces: ONE 6 ounces) frozen coconut (Thaw)
  • 12 Large marshmallows (Not jumbo)
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla

Combine sugar and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Add coconut and marshmallows.
Boil 5 minutes over medium heat.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla; makes 3 cups.

FRUIT CAKE FILLING RECIPE

Make cake filling recipes with various fruits.

  • 1 ½ Cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 Cup water
  • 1 Can (8 Ounces) crushed pineapple (Not drained)
  • 2 Oranges (Peel, section, chop)

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Stir mixture until cornstarch dissolves.
Cook and stir over medium heat about 1 minute.
NOTE: Mixture should be thickened and bubbly.
Cool completely before spreading; makes 3 ½ cups.

LANE CAKE FILLING RECIPE

Famous of the cake filling recipes is ones for the Lane Cake.

  • 8 Egg yolks
  • 1 ½ Cups sugar
  • ½ Cup butter
  • 1 Cup chopped pecans
  • 1 Cup raisins
  • 1 Cup shredded coconut
  • ½ Cup bourbon
  • ½ Cup sliced maraschino cherries

Combine egg yolks, sugar and butter in a heavy saucepan.
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients; cool completely.
Makes 3 ½ cups.

ORANGE LEMON CAKE FILLING RECIPE

Make cake filling recipes with delicious citrus flavors.

  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 1/3 Cup flour
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt
  • ¼ Cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons grated orange rind
  • 1 Tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 ¼ Cups orange juice
  • ¼ Cup lemon juice
  • 4 Beaten egg yolks

Combine sugar, flour, salt and water in a heavy saucepan.
Stir mixture well to blend; stir in fruit juices and grated rinds.
Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and thickened.
Gradually stir in about a FOURTH of hot mixture into yolks.
Add back into hot mixture and return to a boil stirring for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool completely; makes 2 ¼ cups.