Cake is a universal symbol of celebration. It’s a symbol of joy and togetherness, and a dessert enjoyed across cultures. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, a graduation party, or a simple anniversary dinner, there’s one treat that never fails to bring people together: cake. As we celebrate International Cake Day, we’re reminded of how this dessert remains a constant presence in various moments, whether big or small.

Ingredients play an important role in creating delicious cakes, and at the core of every great cake is one key ingredient: flour. Flour forms the structure of nearly every baked good. But when it comes to cakes, not just any flour will do.

Flour comes in many forms–from bread flour, all-purpose, pastry, and whole wheat, and each type affects texture differently. What sets cake flour apart is its low protein content, typically around 7% to 9%, compared to 10–12% in all-purpose flour or 12–14% in bread flour. Less protein means less gluten development, which results in a finer, softer, and more delicate crumb texture, which is exactly what you want in a light and fluffy cake.

Baking with Cake Flour

At Aboitiz Foods, we take pride in producing flour that elevates every bake. Wooden Spoon Cake Flour, Pilmico’s Specialty flour, is made with high-quality wheat and is specially milled and finely refined to enhance the volume of cakes. Its ultra-fine texture and consistent low protein content give cakes a tender bite and an even rise, ideal for sponge cakes, pound cakes, chiffon cakes, and most high-ratio cakes. 

Pilmico Wooden Spoon Cake Flour also has:

• Has a starch quality that supports moisture retention, resulting in softer and more tender cakes
  
• A finer particle size, resulting in smoother batters and a velvety crumb
  
• Lower gluten-forming potential, keeping cakes maintain a light, tender crumb rather than a chewy or dense texture

It’s a favorite not just for professional bakers and food businesses, but also for home bakers who want bakery-quality results at home. Whether you’re making a classic vanilla cake or experimenting with a new flavor trend, Wooden Spoon Cake Flour gives you the consistency, softness, and structure that every great cake needs.

So the next time you’re planning a celebration or simply craving something sweet, remember that the secret to a perfect cake starts with the right flour. Because when you’re baking for life’s most meaningful moments, quality makes all the difference. 

Learn more about Wooden Spoon Cake Flour and other flour products by visiting the Pilmico website: https://one.aboitizfoods.com/Pilmico-Flour-Products

FAQs:

1. What is Aboitiz Foods’ Flour brand?
   • Aboitiz Foods produces high-quality flour through Pilmico, delivering consistent, high-quality, fortified, and Halal-certified flour products to homes and businesses across the Philippines.
     
2. What types of flour does Pilmico offer?
   • Pilmico offers a wide range of flours tailored for both commercial and home baking, including hard wheat, soft wheat, and specialty flours like Wooden Spoon Cake Flour, All-Purpose Flour, and Noodle Flour, which is finely milled for various baked goods.
     
3. What makes Wooden Spoon Cake Flour different from other flours?
   • Wooden Spoon Cake Flour is specially milled with a lower protein content of not more than 8.5% and a moisture level of not more than 13.5%, making it ideal for cakes and delicate baked goods. It delivers better volume, a tender crumb, and a fluffy bite.

       4.  Beyond Wooden Spoon Cake Flour, what other types of flour does Pilmico offer? 

Pilmico offers a comprehensive range of high-quality flours to cater to various baking needs, from home baking to large-scale operations. Their product line includes:

• Wooden Spoon All-Purpose Flour: A versatile flour suitable for batter-type cakes, steamed buns, soft breads, and general home baking and cooking.
• Wooden Spoon Siopao Flour: Specifically formulated to produce soft and whiter siopao buns, known for its high moisture and protein content.
• Wooden Spoon Whole Wheat Flour: Made with natural vitamins and minerals from whole wheat, ideal for full-bodied and flavorful breads like whole wheat loaf bread, focaccia, and other high-fiber recipes.
• Hard Wheat Flours (e.g., Sun Moon Star, Sunshine, Glowing Sun, Kutitap, Sunflour): These flours have high protein content, making them perfect for all types of yeast-raised breads and rolls (like pandesal, loaf bread, sweet buns), as well as oriental wet noodles (miki). They ensure consistent quality, excellent volume, and a fine crumb texture.
• Soft Wheat Flours (e.g., Gold Star, Megastar, Silverstar): With lower protein than hard wheat flours, these are excellent for creating light and airy baked goods with tender textures. They are ideal for chemically-leavened products like cookies, crackers, pastries, bars, and certain types of soft doughs and batters.
• Silver 168 Noodle Flour: A specialty flour widely popular for making quality noodles such as fresh miki, lomi, and pancit canton, and can also be used as a blender for misua and udon noodles.