can you use all purpose flour instead of cake flour
Report Abuse. Cake flour contains less gluten than all-purpose flour and produces a more tender texture. Though results won't be the same, in an emergency, you can substitute 7/8 cup of all-purpose flour for one cup of cake flour.Babe Â· 9 years ago.hough results won't be the same, in an emergency, you can substitute 7/8 cup of all-purpose flour for one cup of cake flour.