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Homemade Cake Flour

Posted on July 17, 2023June 5, 2024
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Cake Flour

Homemade Cake Flour is quick and easy to make with just two ingredients. 

 

WHAT IS CAKE FLOUR?

Cake flour is a fine-textured flour with a low protein content. 

This means less gluten forms when it’s mixed with liquids.

It’s a key ingredient in light and tender cakes.  

 

When I make my Banana Bread, I’ll occasionally substitute 1/4 cup of cake flour for all-purpose flour.  The lighter texture is delicious.

 

WHAT IS CORN STARCH?

Homemade Cake Flour is made with all-purpose flour and corn starch.

Corn starch is made from the endosperm found at the center of the corn kernel.

The starches inside the endosperm are removed, rinsed, dried, and milled into a fine, chalky white powder called corn starch.  

Although it has a variety of uses, it’s most commonly used as a thickener for gravies, sauces, soups, and stews. 

Homemade Cake Flour Corn Starch
A tablespoon of corn starch.

 

     

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CORN STARCH AND FLOUR?

Flour is made from wheat. Corn starch is made from corn and only contains carbohydrates (no protein).  For this reason, it is a gluten-free product. 

In gluten-free recipes, cornstarch is often paired with non-wheat flour.

Flour and corn starch can be used together in cakes because the corn starch softens the flour to create the best texture and crumb. 

Homemade Cake Flour (Corn Starch)
Corn starch in a small bowl.

 

CAKE FLOUR STORAGE TIP

Homemade Cake Flour

Pour cake flour into a zippered bag.   If you prefer, pour it directly into the container. 

Homemade Cake Flour

Place zippered bag in a container.  Seal shut with an airtight lid. 

 

Homemade Cake Flour

Tape a written label on the container so you will know what’s in it.  

Store in a cool, dry place.

 

Be sure to check out my recipe for Homemade Self-Rising Flour.

 

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Homemade Cake Flour
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Homemade Cake Flour

Homemade Cake Flour also known as DIY Flour Substitute, is quick and easy to make with just two ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: #Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #CakeFlour, #DIYCakeFlourSubstitute, #HomemadeCakeFlour
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 516kcal
Author: Cornbread Millionaire
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 measuring spoon (tablespoon)
  • 1 sifter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

  • Pour 1 cup of all-purpose flour into a medium bowl.
  • REMOVE two tablespoons of flour (each leveled with smooth end of a knife). Return to the container.
  • Add two tablespoons of corn starch (each leveled with smooth end of a knife).
  • Place another medium bowl on counter. Hold sifter over the bowl. Pour in flour and corn starch mixture. Sift to evenly combine.
  • If not using immediately, pour sifted Homemade Cake Flour into a zippered bag. This step is optional. If preferred, pour flour directly into a container before sealing with an airtight lid.
  • Place sealed bag into a medium sized container. Cover with an airtight lid.
  • Store in a cool, dry place. Will keep for up to 2 months in a cool kitchen.
  • This recipe makes 1 cup of Homemade Cake Flour.

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1 thought on “Homemade Cake Flour”

  1. Judy says:
    April 5, 2024 at 8:17 am

    Hi Bev. Can you freeze the Homemade Cake Flour and take it out when needed or put into the refrigerator to keep a little longer especially in summer time when it gets hotter? Thanks for this and I am also going to check out your homemade self-rising flour too!

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