Cake Flour - Cups to Grams Conversion Calculator
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About Cake Flour
Cake flour is a finely milled, low-protein flour (7-8% protein) used for tender cakes, cupcakes, and delicate pastries. Its lower gluten content produces a softer crumb than all-purpose flour.
For reverse conversion, 1 cup of cake flour weighs approximately 110g with Spoon & Level.
Density data sourced from USDA FoodData Central. US Cup = 236.588ml (NIST). Results are estimates.
Popular Conversions
| Volume (cups) | Grams (Spoon & Level) | Grams (Dip & Sweep) | Grams (Sifted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cups | 13.81g | 16.3g | 11.74g |
| 1/4 cups | 27.62g | 32.59g | 23.48g |
| 1/3 cups | 36.79g | 43.41g | 31.27g |
| 1/2 cups | 55.24g | 65.19g | 46.96g |
| 2/3 cups | 73.69g | 86.96g | 62.64g |
| 3/4 cups | 82.86g | 97.78g | 70.44g |
| 1 cup | 110.49g | 130.37g | 93.91g |
| 1 1/4 cups | 138.11g | 162.97g | 117.39g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 165.73g | 195.56g | 140.87g |
| 1 3/4 cups | 193.35g | 228.15g | 164.35g |
| 2 cups | 220.97g | 260.75g | 187.83g |
| 2 1/4 cups | 248.59g | 293.34g | 211.31g |
| 2 1/2 cups | 276.22g | 325.94g | 234.78g |
| 3 cups | 331.46g | 391.12g | 281.74g |
| 4 cups | 441.95g | 521.5g | 375.65g |
Expert Tips
Cake flour has less protein (7-8%) than AP flour, producing a tender crumb.
Always sift cake flour before measuring for the most accurate result.
If you don't have cake flour, use AP flour minus 2 tbsp per cup, plus 2 tbsp cornstarch.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of Cake Flour
Values are approximate and based on USDA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cake Flour Cups to Grams
1/4 cup of cake flour weighs approximately 28g using Spoon & Level, or 33g with Dip & Sweep.
1/3 cup of cake flour weighs approximately 37g using Spoon & Level, or 43g with Dip & Sweep.
1/2 cup of cake flour weighs approximately 55g using Spoon & Level, or 65g with Dip & Sweep.
2/3 cup of cake flour weighs approximately 74g using Spoon & Level, or 87g with Dip & Sweep.
3/4 cup of cake flour weighs approximately 83g using Spoon & Level, or 98g with Dip & Sweep.
1 cup of cake flour weighs approximately 110g using Spoon & Level, or 130g with Dip & Sweep.
1 1/4 cups of cake flour weighs approximately 138g using Spoon & Level, or 163g with Dip & Sweep.
1 1/2 cups of cake flour weighs approximately 166g using Spoon & Level, or 196g with Dip & Sweep.
Yes. 100g of sifted cake flour takes up approximately 15% more volume than unsifted. That's 0.96 cups sifted vs 0.83 cups spooned & leveled.
Yes, but adjust the weight. Use 100g AP flour minus 14g, plus 14g cornstarch. The density differs, so cup measurements will change.
Cake flour is more finely milled and has lower protein content (7-8% vs 10-12%), giving it a density of 0.467 g/ml compared to AP flour's 0.529 g/ml.