Best Rice Flour (white) Substitutes for Cakes

Pick substitutes that preserve tenderness, aeration, and even rise in cake batters. Cake structure depends on balanced fat, sugar, and hydration. Wrong swaps can create a dense or dry crumb.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make a cake without rice flour (white)?

Yes. Start with Gluten-Free Flour Blend at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Gluten-Free Flour Blend

Use 1:1

Already includes binders. Drop-in for cakes and cookies where rice flour alone would crumble.

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How much does 1 cup of rice flour (white) weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of rice flour (white) is treated as 158 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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What can I use instead of rice flour (white) for cake?

Gluten-Free Flour Blend at 1:1 is the closest match — Already includes binders. Drop-in for cakes and cookies where rice flour alone would crumble. If that is unavailable, Brown Rice Flour (1:1) or Cornstarch (1:1 for thickening only).

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