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[Nightowlz]

how to make cake flour - Google Search

Directions

1. Measure out the amount needed for your recipe. ...
2. For every 1 cup of flour remove 2 Tbsp of flour.
3. Now add 2 Tbsp of Cornstarch for every 1 cup of flour. ...
4. Sift 5-6 times and it's ready-to-use cake flour.

www.food.com/recipe/how-to-make-cake-flour-424532

[Jessa9]

I always use the cake flour when it calls for it.  It is very silky in texture.

[ECBG]

I've gotten some awesome cake recipes off of those boxes!

[scotnovel]

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@SharkE wrote:

I go along with #'s 4 and 6.   Makes a BIG difference in quality of cake and good idea showing the pic. I take for granted that we're all established , experienced bakers in here till I see some threads and realize there's some really young people in here.

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I have two friends in their mid 60's who have never made a cake from scratch or made their own pie crust.  When I was 20, I had been baking for about 10 years having made my first loaf of yeast bread and first pie from scratch when I was 10, both for a 4H project. 

Just because someone is older doesn't mean they are an established baker or that a young person isn't. 

[jaxs mom]

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@scotnovel wrote:

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@SharkE wrote:

I go along with #'s 4 and 6.   Makes a BIG difference in quality of cake and good idea showing the pic. I take for granted that we're all established , experienced bakers in here till I see some threads and realize there's some really young people in here.

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I have two friends in their mid 60's who have never made a cake from scratch or made thier own pie crust.  When I was 20, I had been baking for about 10 years having made my first loaf of yeast bread and first pie from scratch when I was 10, both for a 4H project. 

Just because someone is older doesn't mean they are an established baker or that a young person isn't. 

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Exactly, age has nothing to do with it. I was baking all kinds of things from elementary school on. 

[lovemybichonfrise]

I have used Softasilk and King Arthur cake flours in the past.  Softasilk would be easier to find in a grocery store whereas King Arthur (if they don't carry it) has to be ordered from their web site.  Here's a link to explain the difference between all-purpose flour and cake flour.

http://www.differencebetween.net/object/difference-between-all-purpose-flour-and-cake-flour/

[RespectLife]

I have been able to find Softasilk at Walmart and Wegmans.

when I first heard of it years ago, I was stumped since I wasn't expecting it to be in a box.

Doesn't all flour come in a bag???? Lol

Live and learn!

I'd try finding it in a full grocery store, not a regular Walmart or Target. Only in supersize stores.

Look for a box!

Let us know how you like the cake recipe she shared!

[insomniac2]

I've always followed the method (recommended by Betty Crocker) of just removing 2 tablespoons from each cup of regular flour. That's it.

The cornstarch step I've never heard of, much less the sifting.

[Nataliesgramma]

I guess I never heard of it before because we don't eat alot of cake here. I make bread, rolls, pies,muffins and cookies....LOL

[ID2]

I always see cake flour whenever I'm shopping for regular flour. Its right next to the regular.