Substitutes Self-raising flour, cake flour, Sweetened condensed milk , Buttermilk

Self-raising flour in the US is all-purpose flour plus 1½ teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt per cup of flour.

Cake flour in the US is not common but can be replaced by removing three tablespoons per cup and replacing it with corn starch or potato flour.

Sweetened condensed milk is mixed with a sweetener. If you find your self in a pinch this mix will do: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons powered milk, ¾ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup warm water.

Buttermilk, also known as cultured milk, and can be replaced by sour milk. Take one tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice, place in a measuring cup and fill with enough milk to make one cup. Do not stir, let stand for five minutes before using.