CAKE FLOUR VS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

 Do you wonder if there is really a difference between cake flour and all-purpose flour? There really is a difference. The difference is explained below along with directions for using all-purpose flour in place of cake flour.

The difference is that cake flour is lighter than all-purpose flour, but it is not necessary to go out and buy cake flour if all you have in your pantry is all-purpose. To use all-purpose flour in a recipe calling for cake flour, remove two tablespoons of the flour from a cup of all-purpose. Once you have removed the two tablespoons, replace them with two tablespoons of cornstarch. Combine the cornstarch into the flour in a bowl then sift them. Sifting will add air and lightness to the flour. Measure out a cup of the mixture for your recipe. You may have a little extra, which is why you need to remeasure. The sifting will add some volume. Remember to do this for each cup of flour your recipe calls for.

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