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.
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.
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).