How to Turn All Purpose Flour Into Cake Flour

Transform your baking pantry with this quick and easy guide on *How to Turn All-Purpose Flour Into Cake Flour*. This simple, two-ingredient recipe is perfect for home bakers looking to achieve the soft, tender texture of professionally baked cakes without making a trip to the store. With just 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, you can create a light, airy cake flour substitute in minutes. The secret lies in removing a portion of the flour and replacing it with cornstarch, then sifting the mixture multiple times to aerate and evenly distribute the ingredients. Ideal for any recipe that calls for cake flour, this budget-friendly method ensures your cakes, cupcakes, and pastries turn out perfectly fluffy every time. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just getting started, this DIY cake flour alternative is a must-know kitchen hack!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 cup All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Measure 1 cup of all-purpose flour and place it into a bowl.

Step 2

Remove 2 tablespoons of the all-purpose flour from the bowl and return it to your flour container (you won't need it for this recipe).

Step 3

Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl with the remaining flour.

Step 4

Sift the mixture together several times (at least 3–5 times) to ensure the cornstarch is evenly distributed and the mixture is aerated.

Step 5

Use this homemade cake flour substitute in place of 1 cup of store-bought cake flour in your recipe.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(136g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	497.8

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 16.6mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 129.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.2%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 87.6%