Substitute for Cake Flour

Low-protein flour (~8%); tender crumb.

• Flour & Grains
• 2 options

1. 1

   AP flour + cornstarch1 cup AP - 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch, sifted 3x

   Best

   The classic DIY swap; nearly identical.

   cakes, tender cookies
2. 2

   Pastry flour1:1

   Slightly higher protein; still tender.

   cakes, biscuits

Recipes that use cake flour

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

14 min 375°F 380 cal

Mini Chocolate Lava Cake

12 min 375°F 340 cal

Air Fryer Funnel Cake

12 min 370°F 310 cal

Other flour & grains swaps

All-Purpose FlourBread FlourSelf-Rising FlourWhole Wheat FlourCornmealCornstarchBread CrumbsPankoRice (white, long-grain)Pasta (dried)CouscousQuinoa

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