Can I substitute cornflour for cornstarch in the cake?

Whether for health reasons or for the pursuit of healthier food, many people ask themselves: can I substitute cornflour for cornstarch in the cake?

The change of ingredients is something that directly influences the result of the cake, which can deliver perfection or a solid dough. With that in mind, I’ve put together excellent tips to help you find the perfect balance in recipes. Check out!

Can I substitute cornflour for cornstarch in the cake?

The most direct answer is yes, it is possible to substitute cornflour for cornstarch in the cake.

However, there are some precautions and aspects that you should take into account when simply changing one for the other. First, let’s understand the real function of flour.

The main function of flour is to give structure to the cake. For this, the starch present in its composition ends up coagulating when it suffers the action of heat at the time of roasting. So, the structure of the cake ends up firming through this process.

In addition, wheat is responsible for bringing more elasticity to the dough, that is, it plays an essential role for the cake’s success.

So when you substitute cornstarch – which is just corn starch – it automatically maintains the starch levels in the recipe. However, the mixture ends up losing part of the elasticity that only flour gives.

With this, the cake can be a little drier and less malleable, but still with a lot of flavor and quality. Want a practical example? See the ingredients of this cornstarch cake recipe:

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup (tea) of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 cups (tea) of Cornstarch (corn starch)
• ½ tablespoon of baking powder

If you have any doubts, enjoy the video below to find out more details!

Do you want an accurate tip to mix both ingredients and have a very smooth and irresistible recipe? Find out below!

EXTRA TIP: Partially replace for more tenderness in the cake

Many people don’t even know, but they have a certain level of intolerance to gluten, a component that is very present in wheat flour. Thus, the alternative is to appeal to other ingredients that deliver what is necessary for the homemade cake recipe.

The tip is to perform a partial replacement of the flour. Ah, did you know that this is the big secret of that soft cake that only grandma knows how to bake? You know that memory of enjoying a soft cake, freshly made with a good cup of coffee?

So, just change a part of flour for a part of cornstarch. For example, if the recipe calls for 300g of wheat flour, 100g you know it will be cornstarch.

Or, replace 2 tablespoons of each cup with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Simple as that, you will have a very soft cake, very malleable and incredibly delicious.

5 options to replace wheat flour without problems

Ah, but I absolutely can’t with wheat flour and I need to replace that ingredient, are there any options besides cornstarch?

Yes, there are many other flours that help control and treat celiac disease, which is gluten intolerance, such as:

1. Sorghum flour: recently cultivated in Minas and Goiás, it helps to lower cholesterol and control diabetes.
2. Rice Flour Mix: very similar to wheat, it is a source of healthy fat and a good substitute.
3. Oatmeal flour: fine flour and very light, it helps a lot in the formation and structure of the cake.
4. Chickpea Flour Variation: It has a high fiber content and replaces wheat, but pay attention to its flavor, as it can be predominant.
5. ground buckwheat: this flour is found in southern Brazil and its whole version is healthy, rich in nutrients and has no gluten.

It is noteworthy that, regardless of the choice of flour, all can be used together with cornstarch, of course, respecting their proportions.

8 recipe ideas that take Maizena and look amazing

Make no mistake, with Maizena you can make more than just plain and boring cakes. On the contrary, it is possible to be inventive in recipes, bringing new and different ingredients. To illustrate this well, I have separated some ideas, see:

1. Recipe for soft cornmeal and cornstarch cake.
2. soft carrot cake.
3. Option with yogurt and pomegranate cream.
4. Coffee, cornstarch and caramel cake recipe.
5. Orange and sweet potato cake.
6. Simple chocolate cake with cornstarch option.
7. Caramel banana.
8. Of lemon with strawberries and chocolate.

How about learning more advanced tips and thus learning how to overcome the challenges the bakery presents? So, I strongly recommend that you get to know the Professional Homemade Cakes Course.

Packed with tips, suggestions, recipes and recommendations on business management, it’s a complete course that really equips you with the right knowledge. Check it out later, okay?

I really hope you enjoyed the practical tips, take the opportunity to share and see you next time!