You can find it in any supermarket, but you’ll see it’s not worth the expense. It’s easy to make at home. In another Okdiario-recipes article, we talked about tricks for making cookies.
Today, we’ll tell you about tricks for making cake flour and homemade self-rising flour. The result? Softer, more tender doughs, just what you want in baking. That’s why it’s a favorite for sweets where an elastic or chewy texture isn’t desired.
One of its great advantages is its fine texture. It feels silkier to the touch and blends better with the other ingredients. Furthermore, it’s usually more refined, which helps create a lighter crumb. This explains why many bakers prefer cake flour, even for simple recipes.
How to Prepare Cake Flour?
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount (for 1 cup cake flour) |
|---|---|
| All-purpose (or all-use) flour | 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons |
| Cornstarch | 2 tablespoons |
Method 1: Mixing in a bowl
- Measure and add 1 cup of flour to a bowl.
- Remove 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl.
- Stir to combine. The mixture should be fully incorporated if you want a light and fluffy cake.
- Continue with your regular baking recipe.
Method 2: Measuring cup method
- Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to 1 measuring cup.
- Use a spoon to fill the rest with all-purpose flour.
- Add the mixture to the mixing bowl. Continue with your regular baking recipe.
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Interesting tricks
To get the most out of cake flour, it’s always best to sift it, even if it seems fine. This aerates the flour and helps the cake rise better. It’s also important not to overmix: simply combine the ingredients to maintain a light and airy texture.
Another key trick is to measure accurately. Because it’s a light flour, even a slightly underfilled cup can alter the final texture. Use a scale whenever possible.
Nutritional Facts (per 1 cup / approx. 120g homemade cake flour)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 435 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 91 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |