Description
Create your own cake flour substitute for tender baked goods. This recipe combines all-purpose flour and cornstarch to achieve a similar texture to commercial cake flour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
- Remove 2 tablespoons of flour from the measured cup.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the remaining flour in the cup.
- Whisk the mixture thoroughly to combine the flour and cornstarch.
- Sift the mixture 2-3 times to ensure even distribution and aeration.
- Use this homemade cake flour substitute in your recipes as directed.
Notes
- This substitute creates a flour with a lower protein content, similar to cake flour.
- Sifting is crucial for achieving a light and airy texture.
- Store any leftover substitute in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking Ingredient
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 95g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Protein: 12.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cake flour, substitute, homemade, baking, flour, cornstarch