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 ...

Flour is an intriguing substance. Defined as a grain crushed through the milling process, it encompasses many possible foodstuffs. In addition to the numerous wheat types -- which range from semolina ...

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 ...

We’ve all been there: You’re in the mood to bake something, you finally find the perfect cake recipe, and you’re so excited to get to work—until you start pulling the ingredients out of your pantry.

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 ...

Cake flour is often used to prevent cakes from getting too tough or chewy. But if you need cake flour in a pinch and don't have the time to head to the store, The Kitchn offers an easy-to-remember ...

If you’re like me, often asked to bring the dessert to a party, you might also have noticed that there are more requests for gluten-free desserts. Of course, that could be a flourless cake. Or a ...

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