The BEST Cake Filling Recipe - Fresh Fruit Compote ⋆ Shani's Sweet Art (2024)

FAQs

What does compote mean in baking? ›

Compote is a type of fruit spread made from whole fruit or chunks of fruit combined with sugar syrup. It is slowly cooked to create its signature flavor.

Unlike a jam filling, this raspberry cake filling needs to be refrigerated for food safety. It's best to keep the cake refrigerated until a few hours before serving and should not be left unrefrigerated longer than 4 hours. It also freezes beautifully!

Compote or compôte (French for stewed fruit) is a dessert originating from medieval Europe, made of whole or pieces of fruit in sugar syrup. Whole fruits are cooked in water with sugar and spices.

Assorted fresh berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, add freshness to this Chantilly cake. I love using berries in cakes because tartness, or acidity, helps offset overly sweet desserts. It adds complexity to your cake.

You are only limited by your imagination! You can add ganache, whipped cream, fresh fruit, pastry cream, or any type of filling like you would put in a pastry or pie. I've even used layers of cheesecake between cake layers.

Whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the compote after it has broken down and simmer 1-2 minutes, or until thickened to your desired texture.

Compotes are very useful for health, because they contain different vitamins, pectin, minerals and fruit sugar – fructose. The health benefit of compotes is decided by the components of the drink. Apricot compotes are useful for the people who have problems in circulatory system, kidneys and liver.

You can boil it down on the stove to thicken it up a bit... maybe add in some gelatin too. Also, to make it easier on you, you can spread the jam filling thin on a baking sheet and freeze it and then put it on the cake while it's frozen so it'll go on as one sheet.

How long can cake sit out unrefrigerated? If your cake is frosted with buttercream, it will last covered at room temperature for up to four days. However, it is best to refrigerate cakes with other frostings such as cream cheese or ganache. A fully covered unfrosted cake will last for up to 2 days at room temperature.

Based on our first hand experience, GOOD GOOD's strawberry jam is the best store bought jam to layer your homemade cakes with. This is because it contains real berries and doesn't have any added sugar.

What is a fun fact about fruit compote? ›

The dish was originally served by itself in 17th century France as a dessert item. Interestingly enough, the dessert was originally created for its supposed health benefits. The idea was that this dessert, or fruits cooked in any syrup, balanced out the effects of humidity in the body.

Fruit can be marinated by soaking it in a mixture of sugar and liqueur or fruit juice. The mixture is then set aside to soften and release its natural juices. This is known as macerating.

Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. To keep compotes for longer, freeze, in batches, in plastic containers so you can defrost only as much as you need. Spices Oriental flavours such as star anise, ginger and cardamom are fantastic for fruit with a rich flavour, such as plums and berries.

Simply cut out a 'cone-shaped' piece from the top of each cupcake. Resist the urge to snack on these bite sized bits (I had to stop Taylor from nabbing a few), as you'll need them again later. Spoon the filling into the gaping holes, and then replace the bits where they belong.

If you want the fruit to be distributed throughout the cake, make sure the fruit is fairly small. Also, before you add the fruit to the mix, wash it, dry, it and then toss it with flour so that it doesn't sink. Be very careful when you add the fruit to the mixture: fold it gently so that the fruit doesn't get crushed.

Fill in the center of the dam with your filling. This method basically gives your filling a nice bumper to hold up the weight of the cake layer, keeping your softer filling nice and secure inside. Smooth down your filling until it's level with the top of the dam, then place your next cake layer on top.

For an impressive dessert centerpiece, try this Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling! This cake features a delectable strawberry filling sandwiched between layers of vanilla cake and is crowned with a luscious whipped cream frosting.