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Cake flour substitutes

Running out of cake flour? Try these tested swaps.

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Swaps for Cake flour

  • All-purpose flour + cornstarch

    1:1

    1 cup AP minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • Pastry flour

    1:1

    Similar tenderness

Taste as you go

Ratios are a starting point — adjust salt, fat, and sweetness for your dish.

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Allergy-safe swaps for your household

See allergy-safe swaps for your whole household — not just generic ratios.

  • See swaps checked against your family's allergies
  • Apply substitutions to cookbook copies
  • Update cooking steps to match your swap
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FAQ

Can Homii swap cake flour in my recipes automatically?

Yes. Save a recipe to your cookbook and Homii can apply allergy-safe swaps and rewrite steps.