Cake Flour

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and strong odors. For extended storage, freeze in a sealed container or freezer bag.

Always sift cake flour before measuring to remove lumps and aerate it for accurate measurement and better texture

Use cake flour when recipes specifically call for it, especially for angel food cake, chiffon cake, and delicate layer cakes

When measuring, spoon flour into the measuring cup and level off rather than scooping directly to avoid packing

Substituting all-purpose flour directly without adjustment, which creates denser, tougher baked goods due to higher protein content

Overmixing batters made with cake flour, which can still develop too much gluten despite the low protein content

Using cake flour for bread or pizza dough where structure and chew are desired