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Cake flour is commonly used to keep cakes from becoming too dense or chewy. But if you’re in a pinch and don't have cake flour on hand, The Kitchn provides an easy substitute using just two pantry staples you likely already have.
This formula is straightforward and simple enough to remember:
1 cup all-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons cornstarch = 1 cup cake flour
This quick substitute works well if your pantry contains basic ingredients but lacks specialty ones like cake flour. If you’re interested in understanding the differences between cake flour and all-purpose flour, the article goes into more detail, and it also offers alternative cake flour substitutes for those with corn allergies.
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