Batch Scaling Around 120g Cake Flour
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 60g (2.12 oz) | ½ cup + 1 ¼ tsp | 124.5 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 120g (4.23 oz) | 1 cup + 2 ½ tsp | 249 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 180g (6.35 oz) | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 373.6 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 240g (8.47 oz) | 2 cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 498.1 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 360g (12.7 oz) | 3 cups + 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 747.1 mL |
Measuring 120g of Cake Flour in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of cake flour weighs 114g when measured spooned & leveled, 120 Grams (120g) translates to 1.05 US cups (1 cup + 2 ½ tsp). By contrast, using the sifted measure (100g/cup — a 14g per-cup shift), 120g occupies 1 cup + 3 tbsp + ½ tsp (1.20 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 cup + 2 ½ tsp (16.84 tablespoons total) using spooned & leveled technique. 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 cups is 120 grams of cake flour? ▾
120 grams of cake flour (spooned & leveled, 114g per US cup) equals 1 cup + 2 ½ tsp (1.05 US Customary Cups, 1 Metric 250 mL cups, or 16.84 tablespoons).
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.