Also, an easy substitute if you don't have cake flour. Kelly J Hall / Getty Images You checked the list, went to the store, and thought you had all the ingredients to make the cake, only to get home ...

There are many different types of flour out there—which one is right for your baking project?

Cake flour or all-purpose? The choice shapes texture, rise, and softness more than most bakers realize here’s what truly sets ...

Thought flour was just flour? Think again! Not all flour is created equal and understanding what makes each one unique can open up a world of baking possibilities and yield some pretty impressive ...

QUESTION: A recent recipe mentioned how to substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour. But it was a bit confusing. How do you substitute flours? ANSWER: Not all flours are created equal. All-purpose ...

Whether making a fluffy birthday cake, buttery shortbread cookies or melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes, more bakers are swapping out their all-purpose flour for a finer version known as cake flour. This ...

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A: Not all flours are created equal. All-purpose flour is just that. It means it can be used in myriad baked goods. Cake flour is used for cakes and cookies when you’re looking for a tender crumb.