Cake Flour: How to Make Cake Flour Substitute
If your recipe calls for cake flour and you don't have any, it's easy to make a suitable replacement with all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Here's how.
Ingredients
- 7/8 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Measure the Flour Properly. Start by stirring the all-purpose flour to loosen it. Then, use the spoon and sweep method: Spoon the flour into a 1-cup dry measuring cup until it overflows. Use the back of a butter knife or the straight edge of a wooden spoon to level off the excess without packing it down.
- Replace Some Flour with Cornstarch. From the measured flour, remove two tablespoons and set it aside. Replace the removed flour with two tablespoons of cornstarch.
- Combine and Sift. Whisk or sift the flour and cornstarch together at least once to ensure they are evenly distributed. Sifting helps create a finer texture, more closely resembling cake flour.
- Now, your homemade cake flour substitute is ready to use! Simply measure it as you would store-bought cake flour in your recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 0.5mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.04gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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