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Because the mix together evenly and no lumps.
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∙ 10y agoUsing a sifter when baking helps the flour become more lightly distributed through out the batter so it does not get clumped up when mixing it together.
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Does cake flour already have baking soda and baking powder in it?
nope
What is sifted cake flour?
Actually, unbleached flour is what you buy.Unsifted means that you don't need to sift the flour. Some recipes call for sifted flour, some don't say to do anything - that would be unsifted.
Can you use cake flour instead of self raising whole wheat flour for making cake?
That depends on what kind of cake your baking. . .
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.
Can you garnish cake with powdered sugar?
Yes, beautifully too. You can use a flour sifter, or a basket strainer with a handle, these are both smaller in size. Put your confectioner (powdered) sugar into this, hold over the cake and gently sift the sifter or shake the basket strainer around it. MAKE SURE YOUR CAKE IS COMPLETELY COOLED. Very important. Or it melts like snow flakes.
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.
How do you make enriched cake flour self rising cake flour?
you add 1 teaspoon of baking powder to every cup of plain 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.
Is plain flour and baking powder the same as self-raising flour?
No. Self raising flour already has baking soda mixed into it (which is another leavening agent used in cake baking)
Can cake flour be substituted for Bisquick in Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits?
Bisquick contains baking soda and baking powder, so no. Also, the gluten level is different in cake flour compared to the flour used in bisquick.
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.
Can you substitute superfine flour for all-purpose flour in cake baking?
Generally you can, yes.
