Are you making a cake, but don't have cake flour around? In this article are instructions for making cake flour out of regular flour so you don't have to buy some specialized flour (when it's easier and cheaper to make right in the comfort of your own home).

Ingredients

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using a Mixing Bowl

  1. 1
    Measure and add 1 cup all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Remove 2 tablespoons of flour.
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  3. 3
    Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl.
  4. 4
    Mix to sift together the cornstarch and flour mixture. The mixture will need to get mixed thoroughly if you want a light and fluffy cake flour.
  5. 5
    Continue with your regular baking recipe.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using a Measuring Cup

  1. 1
    Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to a 1 cup measure.
  2. 2
    Use a spoon to fill up the rest with the all-purpose flour.
  3. 3
    Add the mixture to your mixing bowl. Continue with your regular baking recipe.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    My recipe calls for 3 cups of cake flour. I know they say to sift 1 cup of home made cake flour 5-6 times. Do I have to sift it 15-18 times to blend it well?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, just do all 3 cups at the same time 5-6 times, so long as every cup of flour goes through the sieve 5-6 times.
  • Question
    What should I do if I only have self-rising flour to make cake flour, is it the same procedure?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Self-rising flour is a ratio of 1 cup of flour to 2 tsp of baking powder. If your recipe calls for 1 cup of flour and 2 tsp of baking powder, then you are golden. If, however, it wanted 2 cups of flour and 2 tsp baking powder, that is going to be too much baking powder; use 1 cup of self-rising and 1 cup of plain.
  • Question
    How do I measure 3/4 cup of flour?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Find a 3/4 cup in your set, or use 1/4 fractions to figure out how to work with 1/4, 1/2, or 1 cup measurements.
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Things You'll Need

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Tablespoon measure
  • Flour sifter or strainer

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Article SummaryX

To make cake flour, start by adding 1 cup of all-purpose flour to a bowl and taking 2 tablespoons of it out. Then, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl in place of the flour you took out. Finally, thoroughly mix the flour and cornstarch together before using it in your recipe. To learn how to make cake flour right inside of a measuring cup, scroll down!

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