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you need all-purpose flour to make a cake. - not bread flour- that is only for bread!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoSelf - raising flour.
if you don't use self - raising then the cake tastes weird.. i made some last week and i used normal but they didn't taste right.
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∙ 12y agoThe best flour to use for an cake is selfraising flour or if you don't have that you can use plain flour mixed with a tsp of baking powder.
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∙ 11y agofirst, its 'how much flour' not 'how many flour'.
second, the amount varies from every cake.
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∙ 14y agoits better to use all purpose white flour
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Can you use cake flour instead of self raising whole wheat flour for making cake?
That depends on what kind of cake your baking. . .
When you use plain flour instead of cake flour do you not have to add baking powder?
Follow the recipe for the amount of baking powder to use whether your using regular flour or cake flour. Neither of them have baking powder, unless it is "self rising" which means leavening is included.
When you use cake flour do you have to use baking power?
If you want it to raise. It takes baking powder regardless of the type of flour. The amount would remain the same.
Is whole meal flour use in cake making?
Whole meal can be used in cake baking. But it produces a heaver, less tender cake than white cake flour.
When do you use cake flour instead of all purpose flour?
When you are baking cakes and pastries which are cream based then its must to use refined flour
How does self raising flour help cake rise?
Self raising flour makes the cake rise, but if you don't have any you can use plain flour and baking powder which has the same effect. 225g plain flour and 4 teaspoons baking powder, will transform it into self raising flour.
What is the purpose of baking soda in the baking of a cake?
Not every recipe calls for baking soda, but for the ones that do it interacts with the flour to rise and expand the cookies or cake.
Why do you like to eat self rising flour?
self raising flour is basically plain flour with baking powder in it so for a cake you can use plain flour with baking powder but it is easier to use self raising and it also has other raising agents. you need to use it to make you cake rise, if your cake didn't rise it would be small and very dense making its texture not as nice to consume.
What is the difference between cake flour and all purpose flour?
Cake flour is much finer. Sometimes it is combined with baking powder, so you have to check the box on the brand you buy because you won't need to add the baking powder in the recipe if the brand contains it. Cake flour gives a much lighter texture. If you need to substitute all purpose flour for cake flour, then use 1 cup minus 2 Tbsp. of all purpose flour for every cup of cake flour called for in the recipe.
What are the best baking accessories to use for a two layer cake?
The best baking accessories to use for a two layer cake are two baking pans. It sounds simple, but it really is all you need!
Is it better to use cake flour when making cake mixes?
A cake mix has sugar, baking powder, salt and flavoring already in it. That would make it very hard to use in replace of just the flour in another recipe. If you have a cake mix, make that cake, following the instructions on the package. Although, you can modify most cake mixes by adding nuts, flavorings, fruit, etc. to it.
Is it ok to use baking flour when making white bread?
"Baking flour" is not a familiar designation. "Bread flour" has more gluten than "all-purpose" flour, and is the best choice for bread, but "all-purpose" flour is perfectly acceptable and should produce a successful bread dough. "Cake flour" has less gluten, and is formulated for cakes and other products where a tender crumb is desired. Breads made with cake flour might not rise properly.
