Moist Cake Recipes: Tips for Soft Cakes & Better Baking

Achieving a soft and moist cake requires the right balance of fats and flours. From using rice flour for gluten-free baking to substituting butter for oil, discover secrets for the perfect texture.

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How to Bake a Cake With Rice Flour

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sandi Busch

Brown or white rice flour may be used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. When baking a cake using rice flour, it is best to use white rice flour, according to Lisa Lewis, Ph.D. However, different brands of white rice flour vary in texture, with some being more grainy than others.