Substitute for cake flour

1 cup of cake flour can be replaced with 7/8 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch.

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Amount the recipe needs

You need	All-purpose flour + cornstarch
1/4 cup cake flour	3 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup cake flour	0.4 cup all-purpose flour + 1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup cake flour	7/8 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups cake flour	1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup cornstarch

Put the cornstarch in the cup, fill with flour, then sift two or three times.

Sifting spreads the cornstarch, which gives a tender crumb.

What can I use instead of cake flour?

1 cup of cake flour can be replaced with 7/8 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch.

How much substitute do I need for 2 cups of cake flour?

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup cornstarch.

Will the result change?

Sifting spreads the cornstarch, which gives a tender crumb.