Cake Flour
One level US cup of cake flour weighs 120 g (4.2 oz). A tablespoon is 7.5 g. Per 100 g: 362 calories and 8.2 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.5 g | 0.09 oz | 9.1 | 0.21 g | 2 g | 0.02 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.5 g | 0.26 oz | 27.2 | 0.61 g | 5.9 g | 0.07 g |
| ¼ cup | 30 g | 1.1 oz | 109 | 2.5 g | 23.4 g | 0.27 g |
| ⅓ cup | 40 g | 1.4 oz | 145 | 3.3 g | 31.2 g | 0.36 g |
| ½ cup | 60 g | 2.1 oz | 217 | 4.9 g | 46.8 g | 0.54 g |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 434 | 9.8 g | 93.6 g | 1.1 g |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 8.5 oz | 869 | 19.7 g | 187 g | 2.2 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 9% from protein, 88% from carbs and 2% from fat.
Cake Flour gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 9% from protein, 88% from carbs and 2% from fat. One cup (120 g) has 434 calories, 9.8 g protein and 2 g fiber.
How to measure
Fluff it, spoon it into the cup, and sweep the top flat with the back of a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add 20 to 30% extra.
For this ingredient: Sift or whisk, then spoon into the cup and level. It is finer and lighter than all-purpose flour.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh flour for baking: a scooped cup can weigh 150 g instead of 125 g.
- Whisk flour before measuring to break up clumps.
- Keep whole-grain flours in the freezer so they stay fresh longer.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cake flour?
One level US cup of cake flour weighs about 120 g (4.2 oz). Sift or whisk, then spoon into the cup and level. It is finer and lighter than all-purpose flour.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cake flour?
One level tablespoon weighs about 7.5 g, and one teaspoon about 2.5 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of cake flour?
100 g has 8.2 g protein, 78 g carbs, 0.9 g fat and 362 calories.