Cake flour swaps for all-purpose at 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons per cup, but the lower protein can sink bars and weaken cookies. Whole wheat flour works, but replace only a quarter to half of the white flour. A full swap is denser. Check the recipe before you substitute in bread.
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Diet labels describe the ingredients as normally made. Check packages for gluten and allergens. Some refined sugar is filtered with bone char, which matters if you eat vegan.
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quick breads | Part whole wheat | Replace a quarter to half. |
| Cakes | Cake flour | Closest to all-purpose with a softer crumb. |
Yes, if you skip the recipe's baking powder and salt.
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