Question: what is the difference between self rising and cake flour?
Answer: No they are absolutely not the same. Self rising flour would typically be the same as All Purpose flour with a little salt and baking powder in it. Cake Flour has a lower protein/gluten count than All Purpose. ... To get Self Rising flour, for each cup of All Purpose flour add 1/4 tsp salt and 1 1/4 tsp baking powder.