Do you ever find yourself in the position of needing to make a cake but not having any cake flour on hand? Never fear, there is a substitute! All-purpose flour can be used as a 1:1 substitution for cake flour in most recipes. You will never need to run out to the grocery store again with this cake flour substitute.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and easy and made with ingredients that you have on hand.
- This is a 1:1 substitution so there is no need to worry about different measurements when you use this cake flour substitute with all-purpose flour.
- Can be used in recipes that call for cake flour. Or even when you are baking cakes to give them an extra lift in baking.
Ingredients
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- all-purpose flour
- cornstarch
Equipment
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Large bowl
- Sifter
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Hold a sifter over a large mixing bowl, and sift together the flour and cornstarch.
- Store the mixture in an airtight covered container at room temperature until ready to use
Storage
This cake flour substitute can be stored at room temperature in an airtight covered container for up to 6 months.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: To get an accurate measurement when measuring the cornstarch, use a spoon to lightly scoop it into the measuring cup and level it off with the back of a knife.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Plain flour is a type of all-purpose flour. Cake flour also has a lower protein content, which is why it is often used in cakes and other baked goods where a tender crumb is desired.
Cake flour does not generally have leavening agents such as baking powder or baking soda added to it.
Nope! This substitution can be used in a 1:1 ratio, so if your recipe calls for 1 cup of cake flour, you can use 1 cup of this all-purpose flour and cornstarch mixture.
Serving Suggestions
- If you love cake as much as I do, then give this Easy Tres Leches cake recipe a try. Not only does this cake travel well, but it's also super moist.
- You can never go wrong with chocolate dessert recipes. But, mix together chocolate cake and apples in this Gooey Chocolate and Apple Cake recipe, and you have an amazing dessert that you can't turn.
- Do you love festive desserts but need a new idea for what to serve? This Red, White, and Blue Cake is perfect for your next summer party.
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How to make Homemade Cake Flour Substitute
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Hold a sifter over a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and cornstarch.
- Store the mixture in an airtight covered container at room temperature until ready to use.
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