Batch Scaling Around 2 US Cups Cake Flour
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 114g (4.02 oz) | 1 cup | 236.6 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 228g (8.04 oz) | 2 cups | 473.2 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 342g (12.06 oz) | 3 cups | 709.8 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 456g (16.08 oz) | 4 cups | 946.4 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 684g (24.13 oz) | 6 cups | 1419.5 mL |
Measuring 2 US Cups of Cake Flour in the Kitchen
Measured spooned & leveled at a verified bulk density of 114g per US cup, 2 US cups of cake flour weighs 228 grams (8.04 ounces). Measured using the sifted method (100g/cup), that same 2 cups holds 200g — a 28g 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 2 cups of cake flour? ▾
2 US Cups of cake flour measured spooned & leveled weighs 228 grams (8.04 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.