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It is a type of flour with a particularly low gluten and protein content. As it is not available it the UK, the best substitute is a cup of plain flour with 2 tbl cornflour added (using this ratio of flour:cornflour to replace the quantity of cake four in the recipe).
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∙ 16y agoA brand name is Brodie XXX. It is a cake & pastry flour
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∙ 12y agoOne cup of All-Purpose flour. Remove 2 tbsp of the flour and replace with 2 tbsp of cornstarch. Sift about 5 times to combine well.
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∙ 12y agovery finely ground, low gluten flour so it won't toughen like bread does.
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∙ 11y agoIn most cases Self Raising four is used in cakes, this is the substance that makes the cake rise. Plain flour is generally used in biscuits and things that don't need rising.
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Can you just use all purpose flour if the recipe calls for all purpose and cake flour?
it depends on what company flour, your better off sticking withe the cake flour, your cake might go flat if u us e the wrong type
What is the difference between regular and cake flour?
Cake flour has less gluten in it. Gluten is in wheat flour. It is what gives bread it's texture and structure. cake flour is a soft summer wheat as is pastry flour regular flour and bread flours are a winter wheat a lot more gluten Cake flour is softer and more refined than all purpose flour, if the recipe calls for cake flour then do not substitute for if you do the results will not be the same.
Functions and Characteristic of cake flour?
Characteristic of cake flour
Where do you find cake flour?
cake flour is another flour greatly sifted
What is the difference in cake mix and cake flour?
what is cake flour because i havent heard of it or seen it
Can you substitute enriched flour for all purpose flour in cake?
yes enriched flour can be substituted for all purpose flour in a cake
Does cake rise with flour?
yes without flour the cake wont rise.
Does ice cream cake have flour in it?
of course no its ice cream not flour cake
Is swan down cake flour the same as soft as silk cake flour?
Yes, all cake flour is the same. They are just different brands.
Does the type of flour affect the cakes final results?
Yes it does. Self-raising flour will of course cause the cake to rise a lot more while cooking. Plain flour does not have this same effect. The recipe should indicate how much of which type of flour to use and what the final result should be. If you use more self-raising flour it will tend to have more 'air-bubbles' giving it a lighter and 'fluffier' texture.
Do you have to use cake flour in angel food cake?
the best substitute for cake flour is 2 cups minus 2tablespoons flour plus 2 tbs cornstarch.
Can you use cake flour for making carrot cake?
Generally, all-purpose flour is good. You can also use whole wheat -or multigrain flour if you wish.
