Cake flour

Swans Down cake flour is a type of flour specially formulated for making cakes and fine pastries. It is characterized by having a lower gluten content than common wheat flour, which gives cakes and sponges a lighter, fluffier, and softer texture. This flour is usually slightly enriched with bleaching and leavening agents that help achieve a lighter color and an airy crumb.

Origin: Swans Down is a recognized American brand known for its cake flour, with a long history in the baking market. This flour is very popular in the United States and has become a benchmark for those seeking professional results in homemade and commercial cake making.

Properties:

• Low gluten content, ideal for soft and delicate cakes.
• Fine texture and very pure milling that facilitates uniform mixing.
• Imparts fluffiness and tenderness to batters.
• Improves liquid absorption and baking uniformity.

Synonyms in Spanish (Latin America): In different Latin American countries, although the Swans Down brand is not always available, you can find harina para pastel, harina de repostería, or harina leudante para pasteles. In some places, it is also known as harina especial para bizcochos or simply harina de tortas. Its main characteristic is that it is a low-protein flour intended exclusively for sweet and fluffy preparations.