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Cake Fillings

Chocolate peanut butter mousse, strawberry cream, and apricot preparations offer different cake fillings. Choose a component for its flavor and texture, considering how it will sit between or inside the baked layers.

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  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse 

    Ingredients 4 ounces full-fat Cream Cheese cut in cubes 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar 1/4 cup smooth, unsalted Peanut Butter 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (more if needed to thin the mixture) 1/2…

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  • Strawberry Cream Filling 

    Strawberry Cream Filling 

    It’s the cream of the crop! Strawberry Cream Filling combines juicy berries with heavy cream for a lush, decadent surprise. Ingredients 1 16-ounces package Frozen Sliced Strawberries in…

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  • Apricot Filling 

    Apricot Filling 

    Apricot Filling adds true fruit richness to a variety of cupcake flavors. A splash of orange liqueur puts it over the top! Fill your layer cakes with this…

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  • Raspberry Cake Filling 

    Raspberry Cake Filling 

    Take your cakes and cupcakes up a notch by using this delicious raspberry cake filling recipe. A lovely accompaniment to your favorite vanilla or almond cake recipe, this…

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  • Pastry Cream with Black-Pepper Strawberries

    Pastry Cream with Black-Pepper Strawberries

    Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups half-and-half or light cream 1/2 a vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 beaten egg…

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