Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Stir in the sugar until well blended. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan; spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake before serving; let cool completely before serving

Homemade Cake Flour Recipe

If you love baking, and making cakes is your specialty, it’s always good to have plenty of cake flour on hand and ready to use. Instead of buying it from the store, learn how to make cake flour at home with just a couple of ingredients you already have. It’s easy to prepare a batch, and it makes the most delicious, fluffy cakes possible. Cake flour is lighter than regular all-purpose flour, which makes it perfect in baked goods. It has an airiness that is far superior to basic flour! If a recipe calls for it, it’s best to just whip up a batch instead of substituting for something else.

What You’ll Need

All-Purpose Flour: Turn this into cake flour in no time!Cornstarch: This lightens up the flour by adding a lower-protein ingredient into the mix. Fine Mesh Sieve: Use a small sieve to lift and sift directly in the bowl. If you only have a large sieve, you can pour the mixture from one bowl to another (through the sieve) a couple of times. Whisk: This helps to combine ingredients. Kitchen Scale (optional): Weighing your ingredients will give you the most accurate results for the perfect ratio of flour to cornstarch. Measuring Cups: If you don’t have a scale, use cups to spoon and level.

How to Make Cake Flour at Home

Measure ingredients and add into a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to combine, and sift a few times to make sure everything is fully combined. Pour the cake flour into an airtight container, and store it at room temperature.  

This is such a simple, straightforward recipe, but it comes in handy if you bake regularly. As long as you have flour and cornstarch, you can prepare this any time you need it.

Recipes to Make with Cake Flour

Churro Bundt CakeEasy Sponge CakeLemon Angel Food CakeSoft Sugar Cookies

Enjoy using this homemade cake flour recipe to prepare your favorite baked goods. It’s so easy to make with only two ingredients and will give you the best results. So next time you need that flour substitute in a hurry, make it yourself in a pinch! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!