Cake flour is essentially a low protein flour that has a lower ability of forming extensive gluten networks, making cakes lighter and fluffier. If you want a break down as to why you should be using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour, we break that down here.
In terms of where you can find it – Lighthouse Biscuit, Pastry & Cake and Lighthouse Cake, Sponge & Steamed Bun flour is the only cake flour available through Australian supermarkets. You can purchase it through Coles, Woolworths and IGA supermarkets.
