Batch Scaling Around 100 mL Cake Flour
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 24.1g (0.85 oz) | 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 50 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 48.2g (1.7 oz) | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 100 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 72.3g (2.55 oz) | ½ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 150 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 96.4g (3.4 oz) | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 200 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 144.6g (5.1 oz) | 1 ¼ cups + ¾ tsp | 300 mL |
Measuring 100 mL of Cake Flour in the Kitchen
Measured spooned & leveled at a verified bulk density of 114g per US cup, 100 mL of cake flour weighs 48.2 grams (1.7 ounces). Measured using the sifted method (100g/cup), that same 100 mL holds 42.3g — a 5.9g difference in your mixing bowl.
Cake flour is milled extra fine and clumps easily in humidity; sift or whisk thoroughly before spooning into a measuring cup.
Source note: USDA FDC #169743 and Swan’s Down / King Arthur specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 100 mL of cake flour? ▾
100 mL of cake flour measured spooned & leveled weighs 48.2 grams (1.7 ounces).
Should cake flour be sifted before or after measuring? ▾
Most classic recipes call for sifted flour; unsifted cake flour weighs 114g per cup, while sifted weighs approximately 100g.
Why does cake flour produce softer cakes? ▾
It is milled from soft winter wheat with 7-9% protein and chlorinated, which limits gluten development and sets starches faster.