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Cake Flour Substitute

If you don’t have cake flour on hand, use this simple substitution.

If you don’t have cake flour on hand, use this simple substitution.

Cake flour is a low-protein flour that lends a fine texture and tender crumb to many baked goods. However, if you do not have cake flour on hand, there is an alternative. For every cup of cake flour, substitute 7/8 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.

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